Silene laciniata subsp. greggii
Cardinal Catchfly
Also known as: Melandrium greggii (A.Gray) Rohrb. +3 more
- Melandrium greggii (A.Gray) Rohrb.
- Melandrium laciniatum var. greggii (A.Gray) Rohrb.
- Silene greggii A.Gray
- Silene laciniata var. greggii (A.Gray) S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Silene laciniata subsp. greggii (commonly known as Cardinal Catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Found natively in North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Silene laciniata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
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