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Scientific Name
Myosoton aquaticum
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Myosoton aquaticum (L.) Moench
Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Giant chickweed
Park Synonyms
Stellaria aquatica
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Caryophyllanae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Myosoton |
| Species | Myosoton aquaticum |
Occurrence
Present
Nativeness
Non-native
Abundance
Uncommon
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
1
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
BLA - I&M Office.
Created Date
10/16/2000 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
Jennifer Stingelin Keefer
Last Modified Date
6/17/2005 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Detail: Found in seepy slopes, stream banks, alluvial woods and roadsides. Also known as Alsine aquaticum, Stellaria aquatica and Cerastium aquaticum. See synonym Stellaria aquatica to view additional evidence., Park Species Data Source: Updated by William Olson, July, 2003.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail (APPA)
Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI)
Bluestone National Scenic River (BLUE)
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH)
Effigy Mounds National Monument (EFMO)
Eisenhower National Historic Site (EISE)
First State National Historical Park (FRST)
Gettysburg National Military Park (GETT)
Great Falls Park (GRFA)
Isle Royale National Park (ISRO)
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Areas (MISS)
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (SACN)
Saratoga National Historical Park (SARA)
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (UPDE)
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