Silene virginica var. robusta
Fire Pink
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Silene virginica var. robusta (commonly known as Fire Pink) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Silene virginica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia
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