description Red Campion Overview
Red campion, Silene dioica, is a perennial or biennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of western Asia. It bears rose-pink flowers with five deeply notched petals and commonly grows in hedgerows, woodland margins, roadside banks, and other partly shaded places. The species is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers normally occur on separate plants.
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What is the scientific name of red campion?
Red campion is Silene dioica, a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native across much of Europe and parts of western Asia.
How can I identify red campion in the wild?
It has rose-pink flowers with five deeply notched petals and usually hairy stems and leaves. Unlike many similar pink wildflowers, red campion commonly grows in partly shaded hedgerows and woodland margins.
Is red campion a perennial or an annual plant?
Red campion is generally a short-lived perennial, although it can sometimes behave as a biennial. Male and female flowers are normally found on separate plants.
Where does red campion usually grow?
It commonly appears in hedgerows, woodland edges, roadside banks, meadows, and other moderately shaded places. Its flowering period can extend through much of the warmer part of the year.
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