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white campion

Silene latifolia

Taxonomy

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

About

Silene latifolia (formerly Melandrium album), the white campion is a dioecious flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to most of Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is a herbaceous annual, occasionally biennial or a short-lived perennial plant, growing to between 40–80 centimetres tall. It is also known in the US as bladder campion but should not be confused with Silene vulgaris, which is more generally called bladder campion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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