Cerastium vulgatum L.
Synonyms
Satin Flower, Starweed, Starwort, Tongue Grass, Winter Weed
ID Characteristics
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Prostrate
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Smooth, entire
Leaf Hairs:
Distinct and dense
Leaf Structure:
Oval, elliptic
Leaf Arrangement:
Opposite
Root Type:
Fibrous root system
Flower Color:
White
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Chickweed, Common Stallaria Media
- Chickweed, Field Cerastium arvense
- Chickweed, Sticky Cerastium glomeratum
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Pimpernel, Scarlet
Anagallis arvensis
- Speedwell, Thymeleaf Veronica erpyllifolia
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Mesotrione, Napropamide, Oryzalin, Pendimethalin, Prodiamine, Pronamide, Simazin
- Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Bispyribac Sodium, Carfentrazone, Chlorsulfuron, Dicamba, Ethofumesate, Florasulam, Fluroxypyr, Imazaquin, Mecoprop-p, Mesotrione, Metribuzin, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
