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Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris
45.0674, 13.6503
Field Notes
Description:
Very common, found on every single meadow but grows also in the sheadow like the one I spotted in the pine forest, kids are calling it puff flowers. About 0.5 m tall plant.
Habitat:
It is native to Europe.
Notes:
In Spain and Italy, the young shoots and the leaves are used as food. The tender leaves may be eaten raw in salads. The older leaves are usually eaten boiled or fried, sauteed with garlic as well as in omelettes and risotto in Italy.
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Silene vulgaris
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 4, 2013
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