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Gray chickweed
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Gray chickweed
Cerastium brachypetalum
Gray chickweed is a small, delicate plant with tiny white flowers. It often grows in gardens and fields, making it a friendly sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Gray chickweed has small white flowers with deeply notched petals, making them look like tiny stars. Its stems and leaves are covered in fine, grayish hairs, giving the plant a soft, downy appearance. It typically grows low to the ground.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyCaryophyllaceaeGenusCerastium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Gray chickweed is like a comfy carpet for little insects that like to hide among its leaves!
Its tiny seeds can stay alive in the soil for many years, waiting for the perfect time!
Look closely at its white petals; they are split so deeply they look like ten tiny petals!
This plant can quickly grow from just a small patch to cover a much larger area!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver
Gray chickweed has fuzzy leaves that help it trap moisture and prevent water loss, keeping it hydrated in drier spots.
Ability
Cool Crusader
This plant can sprout and bloom early in the year, letting it get a head start before other plants compete for sun.
Ability
Ground Hugger
Gray chickweed grows close to the ground, which helps it stay warm and protected from harsh winds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
European hamster
Cricetus cricetus
Forages on leaves and stems.
eaten by
Deer mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
Consumes seeds and shoots.
Traits
Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants with soft stems that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Gray chickweed?
5-20 cm
How wide does Gray chickweed spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Gray chickweed?
0.3-0.8 cm
When does Gray chickweed bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Gray chickweed edible?
Yes
Is Gray chickweed toxic?
None
What is Gray chickweed's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Gray chickweed pollinated?
Insect
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