Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing nearly 900 species, [1] it is the largest genus in the family. [2] Common names include campion and …

Feb 21, 2024 · Silene is a genus of approximately 900 flowering annuals and perennials, some native to the North American grasslands. Annual silene (often found in prairies and meadows) …

Oct 27, 2023 · Plant Characteristics: Silene plants showcases vibrant flowers, ranging from white to pinkish-red. Their pleasant aesthetic and ability to attract pollinators cam make them an …

Wild Pink is a showy native perennial wildflower with loose clusters of rosy, pink blooms that appear in the spring. The plant is semi-evergreen, compact, mounding, and mat-forming. The …

Feb 23, 2021 · Silene is a genus of flowering plants with approximately 700 species. Many of these are attractive for the gardens of the Northern Hemisphere. Commonly found forms, such …

The genus name, Silene, is derived from "catchfly" or "campion." The plants in this genus have tiny sticky hairs that discourage ants and other insects from eating the plant. The species …

Silene latifolia, commonly known as white campion, is a dioecious flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to most of Europe, Western Asia and northern Africa. It is a …

Silene caroliniana, commonly called wild pink, Carolina campion, or catchfly, is a low, mounded wildflower which is native to eastern and central North America. It somewhat resembles …

Silene virginica, commonly called fire pink, is an herbaceous clump-forming perennial wildflower with downy and sticky stems that typically grows to 12-20” tall. It is native to rocky wooded …

Silene vulgaris, commonly called bladder campion, is native to Europe, but has escaped cultivation and naturalized over time in North America from Newfoundland to British Columbia …