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Silene ovata
Silene ovata Pursh
Blue Ridge Catchfly
Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SIOV
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Capsule
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , IN , KY , MS , NC , SC , TN , WAFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Silene ovata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Silene ovata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Silene ovata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-09-18Research By: SET