Scientific Name | Silene gallica | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SIGA |
Common Name | Windmill Catchfly | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20067 |
Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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Description | Habitat: Sandy and gravelly soils in dry, open areas along roadsides and waste areas; introduced from Europe (gallica ~ "French"). Plant: Annual or biennial with erect or decumbent, branched, sticky stems, up to 18 inches tall. Leaves: Opposite leaves up to 3 inches long; basal leaves oblanceolate to spatulate, stem leaves shorter, lanceolate. Inflorescence: One-sided racemes up to 6 inches long of small pink or white flowers less than 1/2 inch across; 5 spreading petals, calyx tube below petals about 1/4 inch long with purplish stripes. Bloom Period: April to May. Reference: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Introduced |
Banner photo of Lupinus ssp. by Rick Capozza, Austin TX
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