Bladder Campion Silene vulgaris
Flores > Caryophyllales > Caryophyllaceae
Names in different Languages
| German | Taubenkropf-Leimkraut |
| English | Bladder Campion |
| French | Silène enflé, Silène commun, Claquet |
| Spanish | Colleja |
Description
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.
How to Identify
The bell-form shape of the flower is the distinguishable characteristic of this species.
Where When to Spot
In summer, I see this flower frequently in meadows in different parks with large patches of meadows.
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Observations
| 2015-07-18 | Champ des Possibles |
Last updated on 2023-05-06. 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.