Silene caroliniana

Silene caroliniana wild pink

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Taprooted perennial herb with tufted, unbranched stems and terminal flower clusters.

Grows in dry open woods, rocky slopes, and shale barrens; prefers calcareous soil.

See distribution map at BONAP.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers April through June.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Silene caroliniana wild pink

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Silene caroliniana gallery