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fire pink

Silene virginica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Caryophyllaceae ›Genus: Silene

About

Silene virginica, the fire pink, is a wildflower in the pink family, Caryophyllaceae. It is known for its distinct brilliant red flowers. Each flower is approximately five centimeters in diameter and composed of five notched, brilliant red petals which extend into a long tube. It is a small (20-80 cm tall), short-lived perennial (2-3 years), with lance shaped leaves. Its stems, and the bases of the flowers, are covered in short sticky hairs. Fire pink begins...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fire pink?
The scientific name of fire pink is Silene virginica.
What kingdom does fire pink belong to?
fire pink belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does fire pink belong to?
fire pink belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does fire pink belong to?
fire pink belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does fire pink belong to?
fire pink belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does fire pink belong to?
fire pink belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
What genus does fire pink belong to?
fire pink belongs to the genus Silene.