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Cerastium diffusum Pers.

sea mouse-ear (Caryophyllaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Cerastium diffusum is an annual herb of sandy places, almost always by the coast; its 4-parted flowers with notched petals are characteristic within the family.

Start Point (VC3: South Devon); 2015-05-04

 sea mouse-ear / Cerastium diffusum: _Cerastium diffusum_ is an annual herb of sandy places, almost always by the coast; its 4-parted flowers with notched petals are characteristic within the family.

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