Silene williamsii
Williams' Campion, Williams' Catchfly
Other regional names: Williams's Catchfly
- Williams's Catchfly
Also known as: Silene menziesii subsp. williamsii (Britton) Hultén +1 more
- Silene menziesii subsp. williamsii (Britton) Hultén
- Silene menziesii var. williamsii (Britton) B.Boivin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene williamsii (commonly known as Williams' campion or Williams' catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in 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)
Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Yukon