Silene uralensis, known by the common name apetelous catchfly[2] or nodding campion, is a perennial plant found in Greenland, northern Canada, Alaska, East Asia, and Siberia.[3]

Description

Silene uralensis is identified by having tufts of basal leaves, a thick taproot, and inflated flowers that range from white to purple in color.[4]

There are three subspecies, including Silene uralensis subsp. uralensis, Silene uralensis subsp. ogilviensis, and Silene uralensis subsp. porsildii. Silene wahlbergella is sometimes treated synonymously with Silene uralensis.[3]

References

  1. ^ NatureServe (2024). "Silene uralensis". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Silene uralensis". USDA Plants Database. USDA. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Silene uralensis". www.efloras.org. Flora of North America. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Silene uralensis". Global Plants on JSTOR. Retrieved 2 May 2021.