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Bladder Campion (Wildflower)

Silene cucubalus (Pink Family)

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Description:

This is a common flower that grows in fields or along roadsides. The unique part of this wildflower is the cup-shaped calyx behind the white petals. It is tan or greenish and is inflated like a football. The veins are clearly visible on this calyx.

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PublishedJuly 8, 2014

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