Silene regia
| Scientific Name: | Silene regia |
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| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Common Name: | Royal Catchfly |
| Authority: | Sims |
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| C Value: | 9 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 18 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Red |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Opposite |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Endangered |
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| ID Tips: | Stem has fine hairs, has bright, distinct flowers with 5 narrow petals. Looks similar to fire pink, but petals are not cleft. Has sticky leaves. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |