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Silene parishii  S. Watson
Parish's campion,   Parish's catchfly
Silene parishii is a perennial herb that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
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Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEFSilene parishii var. latifolia
JEFSilene parishii var. viscida
Information about  Silene parishii from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (SIPA3)

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[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat, Description: Silene parishii is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common name Parish's catchfly.[1] It is endemic to southern California, where it is known from several of the local mountain ranges, including the San Bernardino, San Gabriel, and San Jacinto Mountains. It grows in rocky, forested habitat, sometimes in the alpine climates of the higher peaks. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


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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: 11/21/2024).