Silene capitata
Pink Catchfly
Also known as: Melandrium capitatum (Kom.) T.Mori
- Melandrium capitatum (Kom.) T.Mori
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene capitata (commonly known as Pink catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Silene, which contains over 900 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Korea, Manchuria