flora

Wildflowers of Europe

Silene alba

Family : CARYOPHYLLACEAE (Carnation Family)
Common Name (UK) : White Campion
Common Name (DE) : Weiße Lichtnelke
Common Name (FR) : Compagnon blanc
Habitat : Waste ground and roadside verges that are well drained.
Remarks : This plant is introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
First appearing : May
Abundance :Abundant

  • Photo Date :May 23, 2008
  • Location :Cormeille Ponds south of Chantilly, France.
    N49° 09.460' E2° 29.676'
  • Photo Date :May 25, 2006
  • Location :Near Entringen (Schönbuch Nature Park).
    N48° 33.646' E8° 58.759'
  • Photo Date : June 4, 2005
  • Location :Liliental, Kaiserstuhl.
    N48° 04.381' E7° 40.415'
  • Photo Date : August 13, 2005
  • Location :Thaur (Innsbruck) Austria.
    N47° 18.037' E11° 27.417'