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Questions and Answers: 2020

Question: Help! I can't ID this plant! I found it in NH near a wetland (pretty sure it was living on …

  • Question

    Help! I can't ID this plant! I found it in NH near a wetland (pretty sure it was living on a lawn near by though) it has white flowers. maybe its hard to ID because it's young?

    Answer

    Dear eclair, good afternoon. It looks like you have photographed Cerastium fontanum (mouse-ear chickweed). This is a species in the Caryophyllaceae that is introduced from Europe to lawns and open areas. It is usually not a problematic species that is aggressive with its growth. Best wishes.