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Sticky Chickweed

Herb Icon Native Flower    
Image of Sticky Chickweed
Cerastium Glomeratum
Order: Caryophyllales Family: Caryophyllaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Sticky Chickweed
MainColor White
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Native Flower Native
Season March
ImageUrl Cerastium-002
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

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 - 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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