Silene italica
Silène d’Italie
Italian Catchfly
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 14-20 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Lanceolate |
| Height | to 60 cm |
Description
Lax panicles of white flowers. A plant covered in short, sticky hairs.
Flowers
The 5 bi-lobed white petals are curled inwards during the day, opening up in the evening. Sepals are purplish.
Leaves
Lanceolate leaf is lance-shaped: long and widest in the middle. Long, pointed, opposite on the stalk, hairy, margins undulated.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: with 6 teeth.
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