Botanical name

Silene gallica *

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Common Name

Small Catchfly
Silene gallica *
Silene gallica *

Description

Glandular hairy annual up to 45cm. Leaves oblanceolate, ciliate. Flowers white or pink; calyx bristly; petals entire

Habitat

Weed of disturbed places

Flower Date

September to February

Introduced Plant

Yes