• Source: Silene laciniata

      • Silene laciniata is a perennial herb in the family (Caryophyllaceae), commonly known as fringed Indian pink, cardinal catchfly, Mexican campion, Mexican-pink, and campion.
      It is native to the southwestern United States from California to Texas, as well as northern Mexico.


      Description




      = Growth pattern

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      Silene laciniata grows from a taproot and has one or many decumbent to erect stems which may exceed a meter (3 ft.) in height. many stems.


      = Leaves and stems

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      The slender, branching stem is glandular and sticky.
      The lance-shaped leaves are up to about 10 centimeters long by 2 wide, with smaller ones occurring on upper parts of the plant.


      = Inflorescence and fruit

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      The inflorescence may have one flower or many, each on a long pedicel. The flower has a tubular green or reddish calyx of fused sepals which is lined with ten prominent veins. The five bright red petals are each divided deeply into 4 to 6 long, pointed lobes, sometimes appearing fringed.
      The pistil has three parts. There are ten stamens.


      Subspecies


      Subspecies include:

      Silene laciniata subsp. brandegeei
      Silene laciniata subsp. californica
      Silene laciniata subsp. greggii
      Silene laciniata subsp. laciniata
      Silene laciniata subsp. major


      References




      External links


      CalFlora Database: Silene laciniata (cardinal catchfly)
      USDA Plants Profile for Silene laciniata (cardinal catchfly)
      Jepson eFlora: Silene laciniata
      Flora of North America
      Silene laciniata — U.C. Photo gallery

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