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Caryophyllaceae
Cerastium

not marked as a favorite taxon *Cerastium diffusum Persoon. Common name: Sea Mouse-ear. Phenology: Mar-Apr. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Europe.

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Origin/Endemic status: Eurasia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, FNA5, Il, K4, Mo2; ? Cerastium diffusum Pers. ssp. diffusum — NE; ? Cerastium diffusum Pers. var. diffusum — C. Basionym: Cerastium diffusum Pers. 1805

Links to other floras: = Cerastium diffusum - FNA5

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