Red campion

Silene dioica

Flower name
Red campion
Scientific name
Silene dioica
AliasRed campion, Silenedioica, シレネ　ディオイカ, ヒロハノマンテマ, レッドキャンピオン
Place of originEurope and Asia
Place of floweringFields and footpaths, Garden, Cut flowers, flower arrangement
Flowering seasonMay, June, July

What is Red campion

Red campion( scientific name: Silene dioica）is an evergreen to perennial plant in the genus Silene of the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe and Asia. There are sticky hairs on the leaves and stems. The stems are branched and produce numerous pink to red flowers. There is no fragrance in the flowers. It is a separate strain, with ten stamens and sepals on each male flower. The female flower has five flower columns and 20 calyxes. It increases with sprouts. It is used for ground cover, cut flowers, and the flowers and leaves are edible as herbs.

Generic name : Red campion, Scientific name : Silene dioica, Place of Origin : Europe - Asia, Type of Life : Evergreen - Perennial, Flower Color : Pink - Red.