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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Silene vulgaris

Family : CARYOPHYLLACEAE (Carnation Family)
Common Name (UK) : Bladder Campion
Common Name (DE) : Taubenkropf-Leimkraut
Common Name (FR) : Silène enflé
Habitat : Waste places, old railway lines, roadsides
Remarks : Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered an invasive species.
First appearing : May
Abundance :Abundant

  • Photo Date : May 26, 2005
  • Location :Near Gutenberg, Schwäbische Alb.
    N48° 31.434' E9° 30.998'
  • Photo Date :June 7, 2005
  • Location :A field south of Büsnau, in West Stuttgart.
    N48° 44.827' E9° 05.301'