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Silene gallica

small-flowered catchfly

Other common names
English catchfly
Synonyms
Silene bicolor Friv. ex Rohrb.
Silene anglica
see moreSilene rigidula L.
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Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Genus

Silene

Genus description

Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals

Name status

Correct

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