Page author: David Giblin
Silene dioica
red catchfly
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in lowland western Washington; British Columbia to Oregon, east across the northern U.S. and southern Canada to northeastern North America.

Habitat: Disturbed areas, roadsides, and wastelots where escaped from cultivation.

Flowers: June-August

Origin: Introduced from Europe

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Self-pollination, moths, hummingbirds

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Silene dioica (L.) Clairville
Publication: Man. Herbor. Suisse. 146. 1811.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Lychnis dioica L. [HC]
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Silene dioica in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Silene dioica checklist entry

OregonFlora: Silene dioica information

E-Flora BC: Silene dioica atlas page

CalPhotos: Silene dioica photos

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