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Cerastium texanum

Mouse-ear Chickweed

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: mountains
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf shape3: spatulate to linear lanceolate or oblanceolate
leaf surface3: hairy
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: year round
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Caryophyllaceae (pink family)
Status: rare
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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