Page author: David Giblin
Silene oregana
Oregon catchfly
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, east to the Rocky Mountains of Montana and Wyoming, and to northeastern Nevada.
Habitat: Forest openings and meadows from middle elevation to subalpine.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Self-pollination, moths, hummingbirds
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Silene oregana S. Watson
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts. 10: 343. 1875.
Publication: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts. 10: 343. 1875.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Silene filisecta M. Peck
Silene gormanii Howell
Silene gormanii Howell
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Silene oregana in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Silene oregana checklist entry
OregonFlora: Silene oregana information
E-Flora BC: Silene oregana atlas page
CalPhotos: Silene oregana photos
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