Scientific Name
Silene laciniata Cav. ssp. major C. Hitchc. & Maguire
Family
Caryophyllaceae
General
A low growing perennial.
CI
Not uncommon on hillsides and rocky slopes. A late bloomer (starting late May/early June), these flowers appear after most others are finished for the year.
References
More on this species at CalFlora.
The Jepson Manual (2012: 620, Silene by Richard L. Hartman, Richard K. Rabeler and Dieter H. Wilken).
Dale (2000: 93).
McAuley (1996: 297).
Silene laciniata on hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (14 June 2003).
Silene laciniata near top of hill above Camarillo Park entrance area, CI (15 April 2013).
Silene laciniata near top of hill above Camarillo Park entrance area, CI, same flower as above (15 April 2013).
Silene laciniata hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (29 May 2003).
Silene laciniata hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (29 May 2003).