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Cerastium comatum

Synonyms
Cerastium pilosum misapplied
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Cerastium

Genus description

Cerastium can be annuals or mat-forming perennials, with simple leaves and star-shaped 5-petalled white flowers

Name status

Correct

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