Silene wrightii
Wright's Catchfly
Also known as: Melandrium wrightii Rohrb.
- Melandrium wrightii Rohrb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene wrightii (commonly known as Wright's catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Indigenous to North America, 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Mexico