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Catchfly

Silene sp.

Description:

Although these look like the buds of the campion flower, they are not. The capsule will fill with seeds soon.

Habitat:

Temperate forest edge, in proximity to a stream and a large pond.

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4 Comments

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Really, Jopy? Great to know.

Jopy
Jopy 10 years ago

you're welcome, young leaves of this plant are edible, as a kid I was picking leaves and cook them, have so nice taste :D,

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Wow, that's interesting, Jopy. Thanks!

Jopy
Jopy 10 years ago

hi, these are not buds, so it looks Silene vulgaris (again) after flowering, soon will create a round capsule full of small seeds...

mauna Kunzah
Spotted by
mauna Kunzah

Rockaway Township, New Jersey, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Jul 9, 2013

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