Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris
(formerly Silene cucubalus) |
 Other common names:
Catchfly
Other scientific names:
Silene cucubalus, Behen vulgaris, Cucubalus latifolius, Silene latifolia
French names:
Silène enflé
Family:
Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae)
Group:
Campions
Distinctive features:
Bladder-like flowers with white petals.
Similar species:
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White Campion (Silene latifolia) - Stems fuzzy, flowers larger, petals bigger.
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Night-flowering Catchfly (Silene noctiflora) - Stems fuzzy, flowers larger, petals bigger. Plant sticky.
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Red Campion (Lychnis dioica) - Stems fuzzy, flowers larger, petals bigger and red/pink.
Flowers:
Summer; White; 5 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Opposite/Whorled, Entire
Habitat:
Fields and Open Areas
Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 260
Native/Non-native:
Non-native
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: vulgaris: common (Latin)
Photographs:
44 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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