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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Cerastium, genus Cerastiumnoun

    mouse-eared chickweed

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  1. cerastiumnoun

    Any of several plants, of the genus Cerastium, such as mouse-eared chickweed

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  1. Cerastium

    Cerastium is a genus of annual, winter annual, or perennial plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. They are commonly called mouse-ear chickweed. Species are found nearly worldwide but the greatest concentration is in the northern temperate regions. There are about 200 species. A number are common weeds in fields and on disturbed ground. Cerastium species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora chalcogrammella (which feeds exclusively on Cerastium arvense) and Coleophora striatipennella (which has been recorded on Cerastium fontanum).

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  1. cerastium

    Cerastium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as "mouse-ear chickweed". These plants are native to various parts of the world and are characterized by their small, white, star-shaped flowers and fuzzy leaves. They are typically found in temperate regions or at high elevations in the tropics. Some species are considered invasive weeds, while others are cultivated for ornamental use.

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  1. Cerastium

    Cerastium is a genus of annual, winter annual, or perennial plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. The around 100 species are commonly called Mouse-ear chickweed; different species are found nearly worldwide but the greatest concentration is mainly from the northern temperate areas of the world. A number are common weeds in fields and on disturbed ground. Cerastium species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora chalcogrammella and Coleophora striatipennella.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cerastium in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cerastium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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