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UK Sticky Mouse-ear

Herb Icon Native Flower    
Image of Sticky Mouse-ear
Cerastium glomeratum
Family: Caryophyllaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Sticky Mouse-ear
Scientific Name Cerastium glomeratum
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Native Flower Native
Season Found March (Apr - Oct)
ImageUrl Cerastium-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 09 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed is a small, annual herb with hairy stems and leaves, often forming dense mats. It produces small white flowers with deeply notched petals and is commonly found in disturbed habitats.

Distribution

This species is widespread across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, thriving in gardens, roadsides, and waste areas.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - poses no known risk to humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - poses no known risk to pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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