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Alpine Chickweed

Cerastium alpinum

Least Concern

About

The Alpine Chickweed (Cerastium alpinum) is a species in the genus Cerastium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Cerastium alpinum (Alpine Chickweed)

Names in Other Languages

French céraiste alpin

German Alpen-Hornkraut

Similar Species in Cerastium

Bering mouse-ear chickweed

Cerastium beeringianum

Not Evaluated

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Big Chickweed

Cerastium holosteoides

Cerastium semidecandrum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpine Chickweed?

The scientific name of Alpine Chickweed is Cerastium alpinum. It belongs to the genus Cerastium.

What is the conservation status of Alpine Chickweed?

Alpine Chickweed (Cerastium alpinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpine Chickweed live?

Alpine Chickweed is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Alpine Chickweed belong to?

Alpine Chickweed (Cerastium alpinum) belongs to the genus Cerastium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Alpine Chickweed endangered?

No, Alpine Chickweed (Cerastium alpinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alpine Chickweed belong to?

Alpine Chickweed (Cerastium alpinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alpine Chickweed?

The closest relatives of Alpine Chickweed in the genus Cerastium include Arctic Mouse-Ear, Bering mouse-ear chickweed, Big Chickweed, Common Chickweed, European chickweed.