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Silene coronaria (L.) Clairv.

rose campion (Caryophyllaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Synonym | Lychnis coronaria (L.) Desr.

This white-flowering cultivar is encountered less often than the usual pink type.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 rose campion / Silene coronaria: This white-flowering cultivar is encountered less often than the usual pink type.

Leaves

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-05

 rose campion / Silene coronaria: Leaves

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