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Silene laciniata subsp. laciniata

Cardinal Catchfly
Also known as: ? pulchra Willd. +17 more
  • ? pulchra Willd.
  • Agrostemma pulchra (Willd.) G.Don
  • Lychnis pulchra Willd. ex Steud.
  • Melandrium allamanii Rohrb.
  • Melandrium laciniatum (Cav.) Rohrb.
  • Melandrium pulchrum (Torr. & A.Gray) Rohrb.
  • Silene allamanii Otth
  • Silene laciniata subsp. brandegeei C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
  • Silene laciniata subsp. major C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
  • Silene laciniata var. angustifolia C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
  • Silene laciniata var. latifolia C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
  • Silene laciniata var. major (C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire) C.L.Hitchc. & Maguire
  • Silene mexicana Moc. & Sessé
  • Silene mexicana Moc. & Sessé ex Otth
  • Silene mocinoana Otth
  • Silene pulchra (Willd.) Torr. & A.Gray
  • Silene simulans Greene
  • Silene speciosa Paxton
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Silene laciniata subsp. laciniata (commonly known as Cardinal Catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial within the Caryophyllaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Base Species & Variations

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