Silene gallica
Le silène de France
Small-flowered Catchfly
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 6-10 mm |
| Flowering months | March, April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Linear, Lanceolate |
| Height | 10-45 cm |
Description
A plant covered in soft, sticky hairs, so much so that small insects stick to it.
Flowers
The 5-petalled flowers are pink or pinkish-white with a darker pink base (photos 1&2). The red, white edged flowers are a variety called Silene gallica var. quinquevulnera (photos 3&4).
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass, Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Linear to long, pointed, lower leaves with stalks.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: with brown seeds.
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