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Cerastium fontanum subsp. membranaceum

Cerastium fontanum subsp. membranaceum (Edgew. & Hook.f.) M.Sharma, New Rep. 5: 159 (1986) (syn: Cerastium vulgatum var. membranaceum Edgew. & Hook.f. );
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W. Himalaya as per POWO;
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Common name: Himalayan Mouse-Ear Chickweed
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Cerastium fontanum subsp. membranaceum- Aamrnath Yatra: 2 images.
This herb was seen alongside the trek from Seshnag Camp (12,000 ft.) to Mahaguna (Ganesh) Top (14,800 ft.), at an elevation of around 12,500 ft.
Cropped images.


 

 

 


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References:
POWO  Flowers of India

Updated on August 24, 2026

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