Silene stellata |
Silene parryi |
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Parry's, Parry's silene |
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Habit | Pubescent and glandular perennial from a simple or branched base, the several stems simple, 2-4 dm. tall. | |
Leaves | Leaves mostly basal, linear-oblanceolate, 3-8 cm. long and 4-10 mm. broad, long-petiolate; cauline leaves 2-3 pairs, narrower but not shorter than the basal leaves. |
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Flowers | Flowers few, in a tight terminal cluster with 1-2 lower on the stem; calyx 5-lobed, tubular, inflating in fruit, 12-16 mm. long, glandular-hairy, with 10 prominent nerves; petals 5, white, or greenish or purplish tinged; the claw about 11 mm. long, broadened above; blade about 5 mm. long, bi-lobed to mid-length, each margin with a shorter lateral tooth; blade appendages 2, 1.5-2 mm. long and broad; ovary stalk 3 mm. long; stamens 10; styles usually 3, exerted. |
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Fruits | Capsule 1-celled. |
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Silene stellata |
Silene parryi |
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Flowering time | June-August | |
Habitat | Open areas, middle to high elevations in the mountains. | |
Distribution | Widely distributed in the mountainous areas in Washington; British Columbia to Oregon, east to Alberta, Montana, and Wyoming.
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Origin | Native | |
Conservation status | Not of concern | |
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