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Search Term(s): Cerastium velutinum var. velutinum   (1 record found)

CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Pink family
Cerastium velutinum var. velutinum  (serpentine chickweed)   
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Synonym
Cerastium arvense L. var. villosum (Muhl. ex Darl.) Hollick & Britt.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cerastium: from the Greek keras (horn) referring to the shape of the seed capsule; velutinum: velvety
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Serpentine exposures of the Piedmont
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
Rare
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety villosissimum is globally rare and is found on serpentine soils in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Serpentine Grasslands
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