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grey mouse-ear

Cerastium brachypetalum

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Cerastium brachypetalum (grey mouse-ear)

Names in Other Languages

French céraiste à pétales courts

German Kleinblütiges Hornkraut

Similar Species in Cerastium

Bering mouse-ear chickweed

Cerastium beeringianum

Not Evaluated

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Big Chickweed

Cerastium holosteoides

Cerastium semidecandrum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of grey mouse-ear?

The scientific name of grey mouse-ear is Cerastium brachypetalum. It belongs to the genus Cerastium.

What is the conservation status of grey mouse-ear?

grey mouse-ear (Cerastium brachypetalum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does grey mouse-ear live?

grey mouse-ear is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does grey mouse-ear belong to?

grey mouse-ear (Cerastium brachypetalum) belongs to the genus Cerastium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is grey mouse-ear endangered?

Yes, grey mouse-ear (Cerastium brachypetalum) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does grey mouse-ear belong to?

grey mouse-ear (Cerastium brachypetalum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of grey mouse-ear?

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