Silene antarctica
Also known as: Lychnis antarctica Kuntze +1 more
- Lychnis antarctica Kuntze
- Melandrium alpestre (Kuntze) Dusén
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene antarctica is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Silene is notably large, comprising more than 900 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile South