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).

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Silene laciniata on hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (14 June 2003).

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Silene laciniata near top of hill above Camarillo Park entrance area, CI (15 April 2013).

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Silene laciniata near top of hill above Camarillo Park entrance area, CI, same flower as above (15 April 2013).

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Silene laciniata hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (29 May 2003).

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Silene laciniata hillside to the south of University Glen, CI (29 May 2003).

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