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Fire Pink, Scarlet Catchfly - Silene virginica


Family: Caryophyllaceae – Pink family Genus Common Name: Catchfly Native Status: Native
Silene virginica - Fire Pink, Scarlet Catchfly. Fire Pink has a strikingly beautiful scarlet red springtime blossom.

Silene virginica is listed as Endangered or Threatened in Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Journal Articles Referencing Catchfly
Distribution of Silene virginica in the United States and Canada:
USDA Plants Distribution Map
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2009. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 08 Sep 2010). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.

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Site: Lake Nottely Date: 2009-May-29Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D60
1/30 f/16 ISO200
Tamron SP 90MM f/2.8 AF Macro
90mm (135 equiv)
Fire Pink blossom at Lake Nottely in Northeast Georgia.
Silene virginica

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