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 (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 (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 (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