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Cressler, Alan

Silene rotundifolia

Silene rotundifolia Nutt.

Roundleaf Catchfly

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SIRO4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Peltate
Leaf Apex: Acuminate
Leaf Base: Cuneate , Peltate
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Capsule

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , GA , KY , OH , TN , VA , WV

From 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 rotundifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Silene rotundifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Silene rotundifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-06-18
Research By: SET

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