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Faucette, Steven

Silene virginica var. virginica

Silene virginica L. var. virginica

Fire Pink

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

Synonym(s): Silene virginica var. hallensis

USDA Symbol: SIVIV

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , KS , KY , LA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-08-22
Research By: CBR

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