Silene melitensis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene melitensis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Silene, which contains over 900 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Sicilia, Tunisia