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cerastium

/sɪˈræstiəm/

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noun

/sɪˈræstiəm/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод цветковых растений семейства гвоздичных, широко известный как ясколка, обычно встречающийся в умеренных регионах.

A genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, commonly known as mouse-eared chickweed, typically found in temperate regions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mouse-eared chickweedC2formal

    A genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, typically low-growing with small white flowers and hairy leaves resembling mouse ears.

    ruЯсколка

    • Cerastium is often found in rocky or sandy soils across temperate regions.
    • The gardener identified the plant as Cerastium tomentosum, a common ground cover.
    • Cerastium species are known for their star-shaped white blossoms.

    Synonymsmouse-ear chickweed

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