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Balkan Catchfly

Silene csereii

Not Evaluated

About

The Balkan Catchfly (Silene csereii) is a species in the genus Silene. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Kazakhstan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Silene
Species
Silene csereii (Balkan Catchfly)

Names in Other Languages

French silène bisannuel
German Csere-Leimkraut

Similar Species in Silene

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Alpine Catchfly
Silene alpicola
Vulnerable
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Astarte's Catchfly
Silene astartes
Vulnerable
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Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris
Least Concern
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Bladder Campion
Silene latifolia
Least Concern
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Branching Campion
Silene dichotoma
Not Evaluated
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Catchfly
Silene antirrhina
Not Evaluated
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Catchfly
Silene hampeana
Not Evaluated
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Caucasian Campion
Silene schafta
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balkan Catchfly?
The scientific name of Balkan Catchfly is Silene csereii. It belongs to the genus Silene.
Where does Balkan Catchfly live?
Balkan Catchfly is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Kazakhstan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Balkan Catchfly belong to?
Balkan Catchfly (Silene csereii) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Balkan Catchfly belong to?
Balkan Catchfly (Silene csereii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Balkan Catchfly?
The closest relatives of Balkan Catchfly in the genus Silene include Alpine Catchfly, Astarte's Catchfly, Bladder Campion, Bladder Campion, Branching Campion.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Silene — 20 Species

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Alpine Catchfly
Silene alpicola
VU 🐾
Astarte's Catchfly
Silene astartes
VU
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Balkan Catchfly
Silene csereii
NE
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Bladder Campion
Silene latifolia
LC 🐾
Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris
LC 🐾
Branching Campion
Silene dichotoma
NE 🐾
Catchfly
Silene hampeana
NE 🐾
Catchfly
Silene antirrhina
NE 🐾
Caucasian Campion
Silene schafta
NE 🐾
Common catchfly
Silene gallica
EX 🐾
Crown-Pink
Silene coronaria
NE 🐾
Cushion Pink
Silene acaulis
LC 🐾
Damascus Catchfly
Silene damascena
LC 🐾
Eurasian Catchfly
Silene nutans
NT 🐾
greater arctic campion
Silene involucrata
VU 🐾
Grey Catchfly
Silene grisea
VU 🐾
Ikonnikov's Campion
Silene ikonnikovii
DD 🐾
Italian catchfly
Silene italica
NE 🐾
Makmel Catchfly
Silene makmeliana
NT 🐾
Maltesecross
Silene chalcedonica
LC
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