description White Campion Overview
White campion, Silene latifolia, is a Eurasian perennial in the pink family, Caryophyllaceae, that has become established in parts of North America and other regions. It bears white flowers, usually opening toward evening, and most plants are either male or female, making it a dioecious species. This separate-sex system, along with variation in floral traits and sex chromosomes, has made white campion a useful subject in evolutionary and plant reproductive biology.
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What is white campion?
White campion is Silene latifolia, a Eurasian perennial in the pink family, Caryophyllaceae. It has become established in parts of North America and other regions.
When do white campion flowers open?
The white flowers usually open toward evening. This timing is one reason the plant is associated with night-flying pollinators.
Are white campion plants male or female?
Most plants are either male or female, meaning the species is largely dioecious. Individual plants therefore typically produce either pollen or seed-bearing flowers.
Where does Silene latifolia grow?
White campion is native to Eurasia but now occurs in parts of North America and elsewhere. It can establish in disturbed ground, open areas, and other suitable habitats.
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