Mouse-ear chickweed/Starweed
Description: Mouse-ear chickweed's [Starweed] is a species of mat-forming perennial or, rarely, annual plant. It is native to Europe. Mouse-ear chickweed's identifying characteristics are tear-shaped leaves growing opposite one another in a star pattern, hairy leaves, and small white flowers. The erect flowering stems up to 45cm long and leaves, opposite, up to 20mm long without stalks. It has prostrate branches which do not bear flowers. The petals are shorter than the sepals or a little longer and are deeply divided. The flowers have 10 stamens with 5 styles.
Locations in Campus: Various places in campus, picture taken at Powers field.
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