19,173 observationsEndangered
Small-flowered Catchfly
Silene gallica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Caryophyllaceae ›Genus: Silene
About
Silene gallica is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by several common names, including common catchfly, small-flowered catchfly, and windmill pink. It is native to Eurasia and North Africa, but it can be found throughout much of the temperate world as a common roadside weed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Small-flowered Catchfly is Silene gallica.
- The Small-flowered Catchfly has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Small-flowered Catchfly belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Small-flowered Catchfly belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Small-flowered Catchfly belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Small-flowered Catchfly belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Small-flowered Catchfly belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
- Small-flowered Catchfly belongs to the genus Silene.