field mouse-ear
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of perennial chickweed: "field mouse-ear" is the common name for a specific, densely tufted flowering plant (Cerastium arvense) belonging to the chickweed family, found in temperate regions.
Usage
- Noun:
- The field mouse-ear is known for its small, white flowers and hairy leaves.
- Botanists study the growth patterns of field mouse-ear in its natural habitat.
Advanced Usage
- As a botanical specimen: The term is used in botanical contexts to identify and classify this specific species within the genus .
- The herbarium's collection includes a well-preserved specimen of field mouse-ear.
Variants and Related Words
- Field chickweed: An alternative common name for the same plant species.
- Mouse-ear chickweed: A broader common name for plants in the genus, which includes the field mouse-ear.
Synonyms
- Cerastium arvense: The scientific Latin name for the plant.
Noun
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densely tufted perennial chickweed of north temperate zone
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