Cerastium arvense L.
Field Mouse-ear
Cerastium arvense, commonly known as Field Mouse-ear or Field Chickweed, is a widespread perennial herb that can grow up to 30-45 cm tall. It forms mats, clumps, or upright flowers and can grow from a taproot or tangled rhizomes. The plant is usually hairy, with glandular hairs. Its leaves are linear or lance-shaped and a few centimeters long. The inflorescence can be a single flower to a dense cluster of many. Each flower has five white petals, deeply bilobate with round tips, and ten yellow stamens. The fruit is a capsule up to 1.5 cm long with tiny teeth at the tip, containing several brown seeds.
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Caryophyllales
Caryophyllaceae
Cerastium
The plant contains saponins, which are known to have various biological activities including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also contains flavonoids that contribute to its medicinal uses.
Field Mouse-ear is used for groundcover in difficult shady spots. It has been recommended by some gardeners but not universally accepted due to its variable appearance and aggressive growth habits.
Spring to Summer
Spring
30-45 cm (12-18 inches)
White
Open fields, disturbed areas, and along roadsides. It is found throughout Europe and North America, as well as parts of South America.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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