Silene petersonii
Plateau Catchfly
Also known as: Silene petersonii var. minor C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire +2 more
- Silene petersonii var. minor C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
- Silene petersonii var. petersonii
- Silene petersonii var. typica C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene petersonii (commonly known as Plateau Catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial within the Caryophyllaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Nevada, Utah