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Bladder Campion
Silene cucubalus |
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| Family |
Pink (Caryophyllaceae) |
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| Bloom |
Summer, Fall |
| Habitat |
Dunes, meadows, roadsides |
| Status |
Non-Native |
| Cycle |
Biennial/Perennial |
| Height |
6-24" |
| Flower |
Flowers produce open clusters of
5030 white flowers each with 5 deeply notched petals attached to a highly
inflated, smooth, bell-shaped sac which is about 1/2" long and has a papery
texture. Thread-like styles project beyond the petals. |
| Leaf |
Leaves are narrow and come in
pairs, 1-3" long. Leaves are stalkless and are smooth. |
| Notes |
Stems are smooth
but may be hairy and tend to recline on the ground with age instead of
remaining erect. |
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