Silene uralensis explained

Silene uralensis, known by the common name apetelous catchfly[1] or nodding campion, is a perennial plant found in Greenland, northern Canada, Alaska, East Asia, and Siberia.[2]

Description

Silene uralensis is identified by having tufts of basal leaves, a thick taproot, and inflated flowers that range from white to purple in color.[3]

There are three subspecies, including Silene uralensis subsp. uralensis, Silene uralensis subsp. ogilviensis, and Silene uralensis subsp. porsildii. Silene wahlbergella is sometimes treated synonymously with Silene uralensis.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silene uralensis . USDA Plants Database . USDA . https://web.archive.org/web/20190711123850/https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SIUR . 11 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Silene uralensis . www.efloras.org . Flora of North America . 2 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Silene uralensis . Global Plants on JSTOR . 2 May 2021.