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Red Campion

Silene dioica

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Silene dioica (Red Campion)

Names in Other Languages

French compagnon rouge

German Rote Lichtnelke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Campion?

The scientific name of Red Campion is Silene dioica. It belongs to the genus Silene.

What is the conservation status of Red Campion?

Red Campion (Silene dioica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Campion live?

Red Campion is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does Red Campion belong to?

Red Campion (Silene dioica) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Red Campion endangered?

No, Red Campion (Silene dioica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Campion belong to?

Red Campion (Silene dioica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Red Campion?

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