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Silene dichotoma

Forked Catchfly

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Common names

Forked Catchfly.

Scientific name

Silene dichotoma Ehrh.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Silene dichotoma is annual herbaceous plant.

Stems 20-100 cm.

Flowering May-June¹.

Habitat

Grassy and rocky places².

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the whole country from 0 and 700 m altitude³.

General distribution

Map of general distribution (green - native, purple - introduced)⁴:

References

1 Йорданов, Д & П. Паунов. 1966. В: Флора на Народна Република България. Том ІІІ. София.

2 Йорданов, Д & П. Паунов. 1966. В: Флора на Народна Република България. Том ІІІ. София.

3 Йорданов, Д & П. Паунов. 1966. В: Флора на Народна Република България. Том ІІІ. София.

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