White Campion (Silene latifolia)

Family: Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae)

Other Names: Bladder Campion, Bladder Catchfly, White Cockle

Origin: Introduced

Historic First Bloom Seen: July 23*

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Interesting Facts: This plant is known as a weed in many areas, but is a localized wildflower in the meadow area of the preserve. The stems of this species are quite sticky and the flowers tend to open in the late afternoon and evening.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.