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Italian catchfly

Silene italica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Silene
Species
Silene italica (Italian catchfly)

Names in Other Languages

German Italienisches Leimkraut

Similar Species in Silene

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Astarte's Catchfly
Silene astartes
Vulnerable
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Bladder Campion
Silene latifolia
Least Concern
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Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris
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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Common catchfly
Silene gallica
Extinct
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greater arctic campion
Silene involucrata
Vulnerable
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Balkan Catchfly
Silene csereii
Not Evaluated
View all species in Silene →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Italian catchfly?
The scientific name of Italian catchfly is Silene italica. It belongs to the genus Silene.
Where does Italian catchfly live?
Italian catchfly is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Italian catchfly belong to?
Italian catchfly (Silene italica) belongs to the genus Silene, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Italian catchfly belong to?
Italian catchfly (Silene italica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Italian catchfly?
The closest relatives of Italian catchfly in the genus Silene include Balkan Catchfly, Astarte's Catchfly, Bladder Campion, Bladder Campion, Branching Campion.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Silene — 20 Species

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Balkan Catchfly
Silene csereii
NE 🐾
Astarte's Catchfly
Silene astartes
VU 🐾
Bladder Campion
Silene latifolia
LC 🐾
Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris
LC 🐾
Branching Campion
Silene dichotoma
NE 🐾
Catchfly
Silene antirrhina
NE 🐾
Common catchfly
Silene gallica
EX 🐾
greater arctic campion
Silene involucrata
VU
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Italian catchfly
Silene italica
NE
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spanish catchfly
Silene otites
NE 🐾
Grey Catchfly
Silene grisea
VU 🐾
Maltesecross
Silene chalcedonica
LC 🐾
Meadow Campion
Silene flos-cuculi
NE 🐾
Ikonnikov's Campion
Silene ikonnikovii
DD 🐾
Nightflowering silene
Silene noctiflora
EN 🐾
Nodding Catchfly
Silene pendula
NE 🐾
Mediterranean catchfly
Silene nocturna
NE 🐾
pink campion
Silene repens
NE 🐾
polar campion
Silene uralensis
NE 🐾
Red Campion
Silene dioica
LC
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