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The Mouse-ear Chickweed, (Cerastium vulgatum) is a perennial lawn weed that is found thrughout the United States. If this weed is present, it can be a sign of compact, moist soils. The chickweed has shallow roots but is drought resistant. It grows and produces a dense mat.

Distribution
Cerastium vulgatum can be found throughout the united states but is most common in northern temperate climate conditions.

Habitat and Ecology
The mouse- ear chickweed is a perennial. It likes to live in moist, compact soils but is drought resistant. If the lawn is healthy, it will often overpower the chickweed.

Morphology
The mouse- ear chickweed is a prostrate that has hairy stems and leaves. The arrangement of the leaves are opposite and have pinnate venation. It produces a white flower that consists of 5 petals that are notched. The leaves of the mouse-ear chickweed are typically dark green.

Flowers and fruit
The mouse-ear chickweed produces small white flowers that have 5 lobbed petals. It can produce many seeds, as many as 15,000 per plant.

Food
Mouse-ear Chickweed can be eaten. It is believed to be full of nutritional value. When cooked, its flavor is compared to spinach.