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Common Catchfly (<em>Silene gallica</em>)

Common Catchfly (Silene gallica)

Format ImagePosted on October 1, 2019by Weeds of MelbourneLeave a comment on Common Catchfly (Silene gallica)

Common Catchfly (Silene gallica), a species of southern European origin distributed around the world as a contaminant in imported crop seed. Common Catchfly was recorded  …  Read the full post

North African Catchfly or Mountain Carnation (<em>Silene pseudoatocion</em>)

North African Catchfly or Mountain Carnation (Silene pseudoatocion)

Format ImagePosted on September 26, 2019by Weeds of MelbourneLeave a comment on North African Catchfly or Mountain Carnation (Silene pseudoatocion)

North African Catchfly or Mountain Carnation (Silene pseudoatocion), an obscure member of the genus, originating in Spain and Algeria, which has been distributed around the  …  Read the full post

Bladder Campion (<em>Silene vulgaris</em>)

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris)

Format ImagePosted on December 29, 2018by Weeds of MelbourneLeave a comment on Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris)

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris), in alkaline coastal scrub along the back beach of the Mornington Peninsula. A European perennial flower and occasional harvested cooking green,  …  Read the full post

Silene (<em>Silene pseudoatocion</em>)

Silene (Silene pseudoatocion)

Format ImagePosted on September 9, 2018by Weeds of MelbourneLeave a comment on Silene (Silene pseudoatocion)

Silene (Silene pseudoatocion) possibly referred to in its home range as Mountain Carnation. This is a plant which has naturalised sparingly under ideal conditions in  …  Read the full post

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