Red Campion
Silene dioica


Family Details and Description of Plant
Family Campion Family     Caryophyllaceae
Habit of Plant 30-100cm tall perennial, sticky haired and with creeping rhizomes.
Flowers Bright reddish pink flowers.
Occurance Very common throughout most of the British Isles but can be locally rare.
Location On base rich soils, hedgebanks and woods.
Seasons A long flowering season from March - October.


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