Kingdom Plantae Family Caryophyllaceae Scientific name Silene stellata Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Silene Higher classification Silene | |
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Similar Silene, Caryophyllaceae, Silene virginica, Silene regia, Silene antirrhina | ||
Silene stellata (known by the common names starry campion and widow's frill), is a perennial summer flowering forb with white flowers, which is native to the Eastern United States. It grows in habitats such as forests, river flats, and tall grass prairies.
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