Large Field Chickweed
探検植物
Large Field Chickweed
cerastium velutinum
The Large Field Chickweed (Cerastium velutinum) is a charming perennial wildflower native to eastern North America, prized for its carpet-like clusters of bright, star-shaped white blossoms. Frequently found gracing limestone glades, rocky barrens, and dry fields, this plant is remarkably resilient, thriving in shallow soils where other vegetation struggles. Belonging to the pink family (Caryophyllaceae), it is characterized by its distinctly velvety, hairy foliage that gives the plant its scientific name velutinum. During the peak of spring, these low-growing, mat-forming herbs burst into a beautiful display, providing an essential early-season nectar source for native bees and butterflies. For nature enthusiasts, encountering a patch of these delicate white flowers against rugged stone outcrops is a true highlight of spring exploration.
生息地: Typically found in sunny, open areas with dry, rocky, or sandy soils, particularly limestone glades, serpentine barrens, and rocky cliffs.
外見
This plant grows in low, spreading mats up to 45 centimeters tall, featuring opposite, lance-shaped leaves that are densely covered in soft, velvety white hairs. The flowers are approximately 1.5 to 2 centimeters wide, consisting of five bright white petals that are deeply notched at the tips, creating the illusion of ten petals. These blossoms are arranged in loose clusters at the ends of upright, hairy stems, contrasting sharply with the pale green, fuzzy foliage.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Caryophyllales科Caryophyllaceae属Cerastium
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
The petals of the Large Field Chickweed are so deeply notched that they often look like ten petals instead of just five.
The scientific name velutinum translates to 'velvety', referring to the dense layer of soft hairs on the plant's leaves and stems.
This species is a specialist of limestone glades and serpentine barrens, environments characterized by harsh, metal-rich, or highly alkaline soils.
特殊能力
能力
Velvety Moisture Shield
Dense, soft hairs covering the leaves and stems trap moisture and reduce water loss from wind, helping the plant survive in dry, exposed rocky habitats.
能力
Calciphilic Resilience
Highly adapted to thin, alkaline soils, allowing it to thrive in limestone-rich habitats where many competitor species cannot establish.
能力
Mat-Forming Growth
Its low-growing, spreading habit helps it suppress weeds, stabilize fragile soils on slopes, and maximize sun exposure.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 10-45 cm
- 寿命
- 2-8 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, it synthesizes its own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through the process of photosynthesis.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil nutrients
採餌方法
- Photosynthesis
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Two-spotted Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Bees visit the flowers to feed on nectar, aiding in pollination.
eaten by
Chickweed Geometer
Haematopis grataria
Caterpillars feed on the foliage of chickweeds.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Large Field Chickweedを見分けるには？
Large Field Chickweedを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Large Field Chickweedの長さは何ですか？
10-45 cm
Large Field Chickweedの寿命は何ですか？
2-8 年
Large Field Chickweedは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, it synthesizes its own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water through the process of photosynthesis.
Large Field Chickweedは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found in sunny, open areas with dry, rocky, or sandy soils, particularly limestone glades, serpentine barrens, and rocky cliffs.
Large Field Chickweedはどのように狩りをしますか？
Photosynthesis
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