Sticky chickweed

Sticky chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum)

Sticky chickweed, also known as Clammy chickweed, Mouse-ear chickweed

A common plant fitting this description is the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). This resilient weed typically flourishes in disturbed, well-drained soils and blossoms in spring. It can produce a single stalk with numerous flowers.

Key Facts About Sticky chickweed

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Attributes of Sticky chickweed

Lifespan
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 45 cm
Spread
25 cm to 45 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
4 mm to 5 mm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Sticky chickweed

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Pink
Genus
Mouse-ear chickweed
Species
Sticky chickweed