Silene conica
Sand Catchfly
Also known as: Pleconax conica (L.) Kourková +9 more
- Pleconax conica (L.) Kourková
- Silene adenoclada Gand., 1880
- Silene cladophora Gand., 1880
- Silene drumensis Gand., 1880
- Silene idanensis Gand., 1880
- Silene lutetiana Gand., 1880
- Silene oceanica Gand., 1880
- Silene oppositifolia S.G.Gmel., 1774
- Silene subsimplex Gand., 1880
- Silene trichostricta Gand., 1880
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Silene conica (commonly known as Sand Catchfly) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Silene genus, encompassing over 900 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Delaware, Denmark, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Washington
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