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Blue Ridge catchfly
Silene ovata
Silene ovata
Blue Ridge catchfly Pink Family
Silene ovata Caryophyllaceae
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common names
  Blue Ridge catchfly
  ovate-leaved catchfly
accepted scientific name
  •Silene ovata Pursh
rules for finding collection records
  Silene ovata (74)
family name
  • Caryophyllaceae
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Category: Wildflowers
Flowers: Five petals, Many petals
Petal colors: color
Leaf: Opposite, Simple
Plant Observed beginning of August thru 1st week of November

Plant Showiness (45%)
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