Cerastium ligusticum


Cerastium ligusticum is a species of annual herb in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the central Mediterranean, from Corsica and Sardinia through Sicily and Italy to Albania and Montenegro. They have a self-supporting growth form. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.11 m.
Four subspecies are accepted.
  • Cerastium ligusticum subsp. granulatum – southern Italy
  • Cerastium ligusticum subsp. ligusticum – Corsica, peninsular Italy, Sicily, and Malta
  • Cerastium ligusticum subsp. palustre – Sardinia
  • Cerastium ligusticum subsp. trichogynum – Albania and Montenegro