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Silene occidentalis  S. Watson  ssp. longistipitata  C. L. Hitchc. & Maguire
Western campion,   Western catchfly
Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
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Observation Search
~29 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Silene occidentalis
Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Chaparral
Name Status:
Accepted by CNPS + PLANTS

Information about  Silene occidentalis ssp. longistipitata from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
USDA PLANTS Profile (SIOCL)

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[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Bloom Info, Distribution: Plant Characteristics Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit Type: Capsule Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall. Bloom Information Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug Bloom Notes: Calyx green, prominently 10-veined. Petals pink or rose red, rarely white. Distribution USA: CA Native Habitat: Grassy openings in chaparral, coniferous forests and woodlands. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2024).