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Jagged Chickweed - Holosteum umbellatum

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Non-native Species

Global Rank: GNR
State Rank: SNA
C-value: 0


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General Description
Taprooted, glandular-pubescent annual. Stems erect, usually unbranched, 3–20 cm. Leaves lanceolate, 1-veined, 2–20 mm long, petiolate in the basal rosette, sessile and few above. Inflorescence a terminal, bracteate umbel of few to several flowers, the pedicels 5–20 mm long, reflexed immediately after flowering but erect in fruit. Flowers: sepals separate, lanceolate, nearly glabrous, 2–4 mm long with scarious margins; petals white, clawed, 3–5 mm long with dentate-margined tips; stamens 3 to 5; styles 3. Capsule narrowly ovoid, 4–6 mm long, opening by 6 teeth (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Species Range
Montana Range Range Descriptions

Non-native
 


Range Comments
Throughout temperate North America (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 57

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Habitat
Vernally moist soil of grasslands, wetland margins; valleys. (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).

Management

References
  • Literature Cited AboveLegend:   View Online Publication
    • Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
  • Additional ReferencesLegend:   View Online Publication
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    • Cope, M.G. 1992. Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, Montana: Montana State University. 60 p.
    • Harvey, A.J. 2019. Understanding the biology, ecology, and integrated management of Ventenata dubia. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 117 p.
    • Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
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