The genus Silene has seen numerous revisions to its circumscription. Definitions have varied, from a very inclusive Silene (e.g., Morton 2005b) to a narrowly defined Silene (e.g., Oxelman …

Jan 8, 2025 · The Catchfly, Silene dianthoides, is a member of the genus Silene, known for its attractive flowers and robust growth habits. This plant is typically found in temperate regions, …

Mar 14, 2025 · Key to Silene View taxon page for Silene (For a list of species in Silene, use the above link.) Jepson Manual glossary definitions can be seen by moving your cursor over …

Silene (Catchfly or Campion) has larger, more striking flowers. A few genera, such Herniaria (Rupturewort) and Cardionema (Sandmat), have petal-like sepals, but lack true petals. This …

Silene is the feminine form of Silenus, an Ancient Greek woodland deity who was a companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus. [13] Lychnis is also the common name of Hadena bicruris, …

Silene bernardina – Palmer's catchfly Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Yakima County, where disjunct; Lane County, Oregon to California, Nevada, and Mexico, east to western …

It's a rare plant, but easy to grow. The tall, bright pink flowers of Silene orientalis look stunning with blue flowers. It's shown here with Nigella damascena. Silene orientalis is a biennial or …

The New York Flora Atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. In …

In this account, Lychnis, Melandrium, and Viscaria have been included in Silene, their previous recognition as distinct genera having resulted in a great deal of confusion in both …

Other genera into which the additional New England species are placed include Atocion, Eudianthe, Lychnis, Silene, and Viscaria. Visit this genus in the Dichotomous Key.