Silene affghanica
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene affghanica is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It is part of the broad Silene genus, encompassing over 900 species globally.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Pakistan