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Native Plant Database

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Silene caroliniana ssp. pensylvanica (Pennsylvania catchfly)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Silene caroliniana ssp. pensylvanica (Michx.) Clausen

Pennsylvania catchfly

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

USDA Symbol: SICAP

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: CT , DC , DE , KY , MA , MD , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , WV
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Silene caroliniana ssp. pensylvanica in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Silene caroliniana ssp. pensylvanica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Silene caroliniana ssp. pensylvanica

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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