Family: Caryophyllaceae
bladder campion, white campion, white cockle
[Lychnis alba Mill., more...]
Merel R. Black
Kenneth J. Sytsma
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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, biennial/perennial, 12"-40" tall forb usually hairy with glands toward the top
Leaves: up to 10 pairs along the stem; lower stalked, upper stalkless
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1"-1 1/3" wide, fragrant, stalked, 5 styles, sepals tubular with purple ridges and inflating with age, petals deeply 2-lobed, opening in the evening; inflorescence with many branches; blooms June-Oct.
Fruits: seeds gray
Habitat: disturbed sites
Plants: erect, biennial/perennial, 12"-40" tall forb usually hairy with glands toward the top
Leaves: up to 10 pairs along the stem; lower stalked, upper stalkless
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1"-1 1/3" wide, fragrant, stalked, 5 styles, sepals tubular with purple ridges and inflating with age, petals deeply 2-lobed, opening in the evening; inflorescence with many branches; blooms June-Oct.
Fruits: seeds gray
Habitat: disturbed sites
WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Christopher Noll
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Matthew L. Wagner
Robert W. Freckmann
Robert W. Freckmann
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Merel R. Black
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
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