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Silene

Silene sp.

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

A very small, yet beautiful wildflower.

Notes:

"Hard to tell between Silene alba & Silene noctiflora. S. noctiflora has sticky leaves and a little smaller flowers than the former."

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
JDP
Yeah, that's probably wise.
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks John. I think it would be best to keep it as Silene sp., what do you think?
JDP
It's really hard to tell without feeling it. Here's a picture of S. noctiflora for reference: http://www.aphotoflora.com/images/caryophyllaceae/silene_noctiflora_night_flowering_scented_catchfly_leaf_20-05-07.jpg
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks John. Did you see the second picture of the leaves? I don't think they look sticky, what about you?
JDP
Hard to tell between Silene alba & Silene noctiflora. S. noctiflora has sticky leaves and a little smaller flowers than the former. Hope that helps.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2012

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