Silene kingii
King's Campion
Also known as: Gastrolychnis kingii (S.Watson) W.A.Weber +4 more
- Gastrolychnis kingii (S.Watson) W.A.Weber
- Lychnis apetala var. kingii (S.Watson) S.L.Welsh
- Lychnis kingii S.Watson
- Melandrium kingii (S.Watson) Tolm.
- Wahlbergella kingii (S.Watson) Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene kingii (commonly known as King's campion) is a herbaceous perennial within the Caryophyllaceae family. It is found natively 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming