Cerastium strictum Linnaeus. American Field Chickweed, Prairie Chickweed. Phen: May-Jun; Jun-Aug. Hab: Prairies, pastures, other open, sandy or gravelly areas. Dist: South to NJ, MD, VA, OH, IN, IL, MO, NM, and CA.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = NE, NY; = Cerastium arvense L. ssp. strictum (L.) Ugbor. – FNA5, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, Mo2, Pa; < Cerastium arvense L. – C, G, GrPl; < Cerastium arvense L. var. arvense – F
Wetland Indicator Status:
Heliophily: 8
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