Silene sibirica
Siberian Campion, Siberian Catchfly
Also known as: Otites sibiricus (L.) Raf. +4 more
- Otites sibiricus (L.) Raf.
- Otites sibiricus subsp. kleopovii Tzvelev
- Otites sibiricus var. lilacinus Tzvelev
- Silene scabra Fisch. ex Sweet
- Viscago sibirica (L.) Hornem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, Silene sibirica (commonly known as Siberian campion or Siberian catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Central European Russia, East European Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, South European Russia, Ukraine, West Siberia, Xinjiang
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Romania, Saskatchewan