Silene caroliniana subsp. pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Catchfly
Also known as: Melandrium pensylvanicum (Michx.) Rohrb. +5 more
- Melandrium pensylvanicum (Michx.) Rohrb.
- Silene caroliniana var. pensylvanica (Michx.) Fernald
- Silene cheiranthoides Poir.
- Silene incarnata G.Lodd.
- Silene pensylvanica Michx.
- Silene rubicunda A.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Silene caroliniana subsp. pensylvanica (commonly known as Pennsylvania Catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Silene caroliniana, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
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