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Eurasian Catchfly

Silene nutans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Silene nutans (Eurasian Catchfly)

Names in Other Languages

French silène penché

German Nickendes Leimkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Catchfly?

The scientific name of Eurasian Catchfly is Silene nutans. It belongs to the genus Silene.

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Catchfly?

Eurasian Catchfly (Silene nutans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eurasian Catchfly live?

Eurasian Catchfly is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Eurasian Catchfly belong to?

Eurasian Catchfly (Silene nutans) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Eurasian Catchfly belong to?

Eurasian Catchfly (Silene nutans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Catchfly?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Catchfly in the genus Silene include Alpine Catchfly, Astarte's Catchfly, Balkan Catchfly, Bladder Campion, Bladder Campion.