Silene aegyptiaca
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Silene aegyptiaca is an annual within the Caryophyllaceae family. It originates in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Sinai, Turkey
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms