Other common names:
Catchfly Other scientific names: Silene cucubalus, Behen vulgaris, Cucubalus latifolius, Silene latifolia French names:
Silène enflé Family: Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae) Group: Campions Distinctive features:
Bladder-like flowers with white petals. Similar species: • White Campion (Silene latifolia) - Stems fuzzy, flowers larger, petals bigger. • Night-flowering Catchfly (Silene noctiflora) - Stems fuzzy, flowers larger, petals bigger. Plant sticky. • Red Campion (Lychnis dioica) - Stems fuzzy, flowers larger, petals bigger and red/pink. Flowers: Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 260 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: vulgaris: common (Latin) For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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