Silene flos-cuculi
Meadow Campion, Ragged Robin
Also known as: Agrostemma flos-cuculi (L.) G.Don +18 more
- Agrostemma flos-cuculi (L.) G.Don
- Agrostemma flos-cuculi (L.) Mérat, 1812
- Agrostemma flos-cuculi var. albiflora G.Don
- Agrostemma lusitanica (Mill.) G.Don
- Coccyganthe flos-cuculi (L.) Fourr., 1868
- Coccyganthe flos-cuculi (L.) Rchb.
- Coccyganthe pratensis Schur
- Coccyganthe tragi Kostel., 1844
- Coronaria flos-cuculi (L.) A.Braun
- Coronaria flos-cuculi (L.) R.Br.
- Coronaria flos-cuculi f. eglutinosa (Hegi) C.W.Christ.
- Floscuculi pratense Opiz
- Floscuculii pratense Opiz
- Lychnis coccugosantha St.-Lag.
- Lychnis cyrillii Richt. ex Rchb.
- Lychnis cyrillii RicRchb.
- Lychnis flos-cuculi f. albiflora (Peterm.) Zapal.
- Lychnis flos-cuculi f. eglutinosa Hegi
- Lychnis flos-cuculi L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Silene flos-cuculi (commonly known as Meadow Campion or Ragged Robin) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Irkutsk, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, 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)
Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Japan, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms