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Tag Archives: Caryophyllaceae
Know Your Natives – Fire Pink
Fire pink (Silene virginica) of the Pink or Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) family is an herbaceous woodland perennial with bright red flowers. In the U.S., fire pink is found from Florida to New York and westward to northeast Texas, Kansas and Minnesota. … Continue reading
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Tagged Caryophyllaceae, Fire Pink, Know Your Natives, Silene, Silene virginica
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Neat Plant Alert – Yellow Nailwort
The subject of this Neat Plant Alert was discovered growing on the property of ANPS member Sid Vogelpohl, who is well known for his many Know Your Natives articles. He found the plant on a rocky bluff below his house … Continue reading
Native Plant Report – Warren Prairie
These photos were taken last week at Warren Prairie Natural Area. Of special interest is the tiny Geocarpon minimum, one of the world’s rarest plants, and the slightly larger carnivorous sundew plant (watch your toes!). This area will be featured … Continue reading
Know Your Natives – Starry Campion
Starry campion (Silene stellata) of the Caryophyllaceae (Pink or Carnation) Family is found throughout the eastern United States from North Dakota and Texas, eastward to the Atlantic Coast. In Arkansas, starry campion is found throughout the Interior Highlands (Ozark Mountains, … Continue reading
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Tagged Caryophyllaceae, Silene, Silene stellata, Starry campion
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