Cerastium Collection

Sandworts and stitchworts
5856100 Sandworts and stitchworts; (add.info.: Thymeleaf sandwort, Arenaria serpyllifolia, mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgare, mountain stitchwort, Minuartia biflora, and bog stitchwort)

Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) in flower, Dorset, UK. May

Alpine Mouse-ear (Cerastium alpinum) (colour litho)
2639013 Alpine Mouse-ear (Cerastium alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium glomeratum (Broad-leaved mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English

Broad-leaved chickweed, Cerastium latifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Broad-leaved Mouse Ear (Cerastium latifolium) (colour litho)
2639011 Broad-leaved Mouse Ear (Cerastium latifolium) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountain Chickweed (Stellaria cerastioides, Cerastium trigonum) (colour litho)
2639010 Mountain Chickweed (Stellaria cerastioides, Cerastium trigonum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 372
Lepidoptera: Trochilium bembeciforme = Sphecia bembeciformis (Lunar Hornet Clearwing); Lepidoptera: Trochilium apiforme = Sesia apiformis (Hornet-moth) [Plant: Cerastium fontanum ssp

Curtis British Entomology Plate 254
Coleoptera: Notiophilus rufipes (Red-legged Notiophilus) [Plant: Cerastium arvense (Corn Mouse-ear)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 209
Lepidoptera: Amphisa walkerana = Philedonides lunana (Walker?s Lanark Tortrix) [Plant: Cerastium arcticum (Cerastium latifolium, Broad-leaved Rough Chickweed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 10
Hemiptera: Notonecta maculata (Spotted Boatfly, Water Boatman, Backswimmer) [Plant: Myosoton aquaticum (Cerastium aquaticum, Marsh Mouse-ear)] Date: 1824-39

Carinthian Mouse-ear (Cerastium Carinthiacum, Cerastium ovatum) (colour litho)
2639014 Carinthian Mouse-ear (Cerastium Carinthiacum, Cerastium ovatum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glacier Mouse Ear (Cerastium uniflorum, Cerastium latifolium var
2639012 Glacier Mouse Ear (Cerastium uniflorum, Cerastium latifolium var. glaciale, Cerastium glaciale) (colour litho) by German School

CERASTIUM VULGATUM
MOUSE-EAR CHICKWEED Date: early 20th century

Snow in summer, Cerastium tomentosum Yo Yo
Snow in summer, Star-shaped white flowers of Cerastium tomentosum Yo Yo

Shetland Mouse-eared chickweed (Cerastium nigrescens), Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

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Picture No. 10886784
Field mouse-ear - in Breckland area (Cerastium arvense) Date:

Picture No. 10899466
Glacier Mouse-ear (Cerastium uniflorum) Date:

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"Cerastium: A Diverse Family of Delicate Beauties" In the enchanting landscapes of Dorset, UK, the Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) blooms gracefully in May. Its delicate white flowers create a captivating sight that adds charm to this picturesque region. Meanwhile, the Alpine Mouse-ear (Cerastium alpinum) showcases its vibrant colors through a mesmerizing lithograph. This species stands out with its unique beauty and serves as a reminder of nature's artistic prowess. Moving on to another member of the Cerastium family, we encounter the Sticky mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum). Its name hints at its adhesive properties, which help it thrive in various environments. This resilient plant is an embodiment of adaptability and survival. The Broad-leaved chickweed (Cerastium latifolium) takes center stage next. With its broad leaves and charming blossoms, it effortlessly catches our attention. A lithograph further immortalizes this elegant species for generations to admire. Accompanying it is the Broad-leaved Mouse Ear (Cerastium latifolium), depicted in yet another stunning lithograph. Its intricate details are brought to life by skilled artists who capture every nuance with precision and care. Venturing into higher altitudes, we discover Mountain Chickweed (Stellaria cerastioides), also known as Cerastium trigonum. Illustrated in vivid color lithographs, this alpine beauty thrives amidst rocky terrains and harsh conditions—a testament to nature's resilience. As we delve deeper into entomology plates from Curtis British Entomology series—Plate 372 reveals fascinating interactions between insects and Cerastium plants while Plate 254 showcases their role within ecosystems. Plate 209 captivates us with intricate insect anatomy while Plate 10 offers glimpses into their life cycles.