White campionSilene latifolia

Silene latifolia, commonly known as white campion, is a perennial wildflower native to Europe and western Asia. It is distinguished by its white, often night-scented flowers and its inflated, veined calyx, which gives the blooms a lantern-like appearance. Unusually, the species has separate male and female plants, making it a classic example of plant sexual dimorphism studied in genetics. The flowers open mainly in the evening to attract nocturnal pollinators, especially moths, setting Silene latifolia apart from many other meadow flowers that rely on daytime insects.

Scientific Name

Silene latifolia

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

White

Blossom Symmetry

Radial