Silene caroliniana
| Silene caroliniana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Silene |
| Species: | S. caroliniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Silene caroliniana | |
Silene caroliniana, the sticky catchfly[1] or wild pink, is a spring-flowering perennial forb with pink flowers.
Description
The corolla varies in color ranging from a dark pink to white.
Distribution and habitat
The species is native to the Eastern United States.[1] It is found growing in habitats such as dry rocky or sandy forests, barrens, and outcrops.[2]
Ecology
When in bloom the flowers are visited by pollinators, like large bees, bee flies, and hawkmoths.[3]
The species is listed as endangered by the state of Florida.[1]
References
- ^ a b c NRCS. "Silene caroliniana". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 14 November 2015.
- ^ "Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora | Silene caroliniana Walt. Var. Pensylvanica (Michx.) Fernald".
- ^ Reynolds, Richard J.; Fenster, Charles B. (2008-02-19). "Point and interval estimation of pollinator importance: a study using pollination data of Silene caroliniana". Oecologia. 156 (2): 325–332. doi:10.1007/s00442-008-0982-5. ISSN 0029-8549.