Jul 072014
 

Mouse Ear flower, Cerastium fontanum

This tiny flower grows up through the long grass that is threatening to engulf our neglected garden. It is similar to the related stitchworts and chickweeds, but is easily distinguished by its hairy stems and leaves (which resemble mouse ears, which may be where the name comes from). The petals are deeply notched, giving the impression that there are more than 5.