Fauna Flora Photography

Bladder Campion Silene vulgaris

A common wildflower found in meadows, forests and fields. Easy recognizable with its bell-shaped white/pink flower. The young shoots may be used as foot. Young leaves are served in salads while older leaves are boiled or fried.

Common Names

GermanTaubenkropf-Leimkraut
EnglishBladder Campion
FrenchSilène enflé
SpanishColleja

Taxonomy

OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
SpeciesSilene vulgaris

How to Identify

The bell-form shape of the flower is the distinguishable characteristic of this species.

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) - Champ des Possibles - 2015-07-18

Where and When to Spot

In summer, I see this flower frequently in meadows in different parks with large patches of meadows.

Last updated on 2024-03-14. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.