Page author: David Giblin
Silene dioica
red catchfly
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in lowland western Washington; British Columbia to Oregon, east across the northern U.S. and southern Canada to northeastern North America.
Habitat: Disturbed areas, roadsides, and wastelots where escaped from cultivation.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Introduced from Europe
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Self-pollination, moths, hummingbirds
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Silene dioica (L.) Clairville
Publication: Man. Herbor. Suisse. 146. 1811.
Publication: Man. Herbor. Suisse. 146. 1811.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Lychnis dioica L. [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Silene dioica in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Silene dioica checklist entry
OregonFlora: Silene dioica information
E-Flora BC: Silene dioica atlas page
CalPhotos: Silene dioica photos
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