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  Myosoton aquaticum Myosoton aquaticum
   
common name : Giant Chickweed
nom commun : Myosoton aquatique
family : Caryophyllaceae
etymology : Myosoton, same as for myosotis, from mus, mouse, et ous, ear, a reference to the leaves; aquaticum, aquatic, growing in or near water.
taxonomy : ITIS , syn. Stellaria aquatica.

Distribution : Introduced, moist or wet disturbed sites, woods; BC, ON, QC. VASCAN
Photos : Leamington, ON.
References : [15] [39]
Links : FNA , USDA , E-Flora BC , UWSP , CT BS
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