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Heliosperma alpestre
alpine catchfly
Synonyms
Silene quadridentataHeliosperma quadrifidum (L.) Griseb.
see moreSilene quadrifida
Silene alpestris
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Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Heliosperma
- Genus description
A genus of compact, mat-forming flowering alpine perennials, native to mountain ranges in Western Europe. Low-growing, branching green stems produce lance-shaped dark green foliage. Small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers appear in early summer
- Name status
Correct
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