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Silene (Caryophyllaceae) 1:67

Silene_vulgaris

S, vulgaris

S. gallica

Tasmania has at least six introduced species of Silene. These include some very common garden and agricultural weeds (such as S. gallica [French Catchfly] and S. nocturna [Mediterranean Catchfly]). Flowers produced in winter can be cleistogamous (i.e. not opening, and having very reduced petals).

S. dichotoma

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