A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
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Caryophyllaceae » Silene antirrhina
Silene antirrhina L.[FNA5, HC, HC2]
sleepy catchfly
Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 419. 1753.
Origin: Native
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Notes: FNA5: "The ... varieties and forms of Silene antirrhina ... were named on the basis of stature and flower color, but none appear to be worthy of recognition. The species is very plastic, being greatly affected by moisture, exposure, and nutrients."
Last updated 2/13/2021 by David Giblin.
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
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