description Field Chickweed Overview
Cerastium arvense, widely recognized as field chickweed, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. Native to temperate regions across North America and Eurasia, it typically grows in dry, open environments such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. The plant forms dense, mat-like ground cover and produces small, delicate white flowers during the spring. These blossoms are distinguished by their five petals, which are deeply notched at the tips, giving them a split or twin-lobed appearance.
help Field Chickweed FAQ
What is field chickweed?
Field chickweed is Cerastium arvense, a herbaceous perennial in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. Despite its common name, it is not the same species as common chickweed, Stellaria media.
Where does Cerastium arvense grow?
Field chickweed is native across temperate parts of North America and Eurasia. It commonly grows in dry, open habitats such as meadows, grasslands, rocky ground, and roadsides.
What does field chickweed look like?
It forms low mats or spreading clumps with narrow leaves and small white flowers. The plant's stems and leaves can have a softly hairy appearance typical of Cerastium species.
Is field chickweed an annual or perennial plant?
Cerastium arvense is a perennial, so it can survive for several growing seasons. Its low growth habit helps it persist in open sites where taller vegetation is limited.
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