rose campion
(Silene coronaria)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Native to Asia and Europe.
Appearance
Silene coronaria is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to about 3.5′ (107 cm) tall. The first year the plant forms a basal rosette.
Foliage
The basal leaves are 3-5″ (7.6-12.7 cm) long and about 1.5-2.5″ (3.8-6.4 cm) wide with an entire margin. Leaves on the stem are opposite and a little smaller than the basal leaves. All leaves are grayish-green to silvery green and densely covered with appressed-whitish hairs.
Flowers
The small flowers appear on the upper stems either alone or in small clusters. Flowers have five petals ranging from reddish purple to pink to white. The petals slightly overlap each other and are floppy. The petal margins are irregular or notched.
Fruit
Fruits are ellipsoid to ovoid capsules which contain numerous small seed. The seeds are reniform (kidney-shaped).
Ecological Threat
S. coronaria can be found in disturbed habitats, including roadsides, fallow fields, rocky places, and waste areas. It can tolerate full to partial sun and mesic to dry conditions.
https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/weeds/plants/mullein_pink.html
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250060841
Native to Asia and Europe.
Appearance
Silene coronaria is a biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to about 3.5′ (107 cm) tall. The first year the plant forms a basal rosette.
Foliage
The basal leaves are 3-5″ (7.6-12.7 cm) long and about 1.5-2.5″ (3.8-6.4 cm) wide with an entire margin. Leaves on the stem are opposite and a little smaller than the basal leaves. All leaves are grayish-green to silvery green and densely covered with appressed-whitish hairs.
Flowers
The small flowers appear on the upper stems either alone or in small clusters. Flowers have five petals ranging from reddish purple to pink to white. The petals slightly overlap each other and are floppy. The petal margins are irregular or notched.
Fruit
Fruits are ellipsoid to ovoid capsules which contain numerous small seed. The seeds are reniform (kidney-shaped).
Ecological Threat
S. coronaria can be found in disturbed habitats, including roadsides, fallow fields, rocky places, and waste areas. It can tolerate full to partial sun and mesic to dry conditions.
https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/weeds/plants/mullein_pink.html
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250060841
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Caryophyllanae |
| Order: Caryophyllales |
| Family: Caryophyllaceae |
| Subfamily: Caryophylloideae |
| Tribe: Sileneae |
| Genus: Silene |
| Silene coronaria |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.