1,862 observations
Siberian catchfly
Silene amoena
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Caryophyllaceae βΊGenus: Silene
About
Silene amoena is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to European Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, the western Himalayas, and Mongolia. A perennial, it is typically found in the subalpine or subarctic biomes. It has been characterized as either a diploid or a tetraploid and is a far eastern representative of section Auriculatae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Siberian catchfly is Silene amoena.
- Siberian catchfly belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Siberian catchfly belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Siberian catchfly belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Siberian catchfly belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Siberian catchfly belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
- Siberian catchfly belongs to the genus Silene.