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Silene paradoxa

Dover catchfly

Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Silene

Genus description

Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals

Name status

Correct

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