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Etymology: Silene: probably from Greek sialon, "saliva," referring to gummy exudation on stems, and/or named for Silenus, intoxicated foster-father of Bacchus (god of wine) who was covered with foam, much like the glandular secretions of many species of this genus.
Plants: erect, annual, 1'-3' tall forb Leaves: lower stalked, upper stalkless Flowers: white to pink, 5-parted, 5/8" wide, stalkless, sepals forming a narrow tube covered with hairs, petals deeply 2-lobed, 3 styles; inflorescence a long, branched cluster with 1 or more branches (cyme); blooms June-Oct. Habitat: disturbed sites Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized |
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