Silene latifolia Poir.

Locations ofSilene latifolia Poir. in Virginia

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Family
Caryophyllaceae
Botanical Name
Silene latifolia Poir.
Common Name
White Campion, Evening Lychnis
Synonym(s)
Lychnis alba Miller
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Silene latifolia Poiret
Comments
Virginia plants have often been called ssp. alba (P. Miller) Greuter & Burdet; however, FNA states that most North American material tends to be intermediate between ssp. alba and ssp. latifolia. Although this species usually has white flowers, pink-flowered forms occur occasionally (see photos).
Habitat
Fields, roadsides, and other open, disturbed habitats. Frequent throughout.
Native Status
Introduced

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