Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda

San Francisco Campion

Silene verecunda — parent species of Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda

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Family: Caryophyllaceae · Type: Herb

Conservation status: CNPS 1B.2

Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda (San Francisco Campion) is a California herb in the Caryophyllaceae family.

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Identification and appearance

Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.

Conservation status

CNPS 1B.2

How to tell it apart

vs Spigelia: Silene has 5 separate petals in pink family arrangement; Spigelia has tubular red flowers with 5-lobed tips.; vs Pelargonium: Silene has radially symmetric flowers with 5 equal petals; Pelargonium has bilateral flowers with unequal petals.; vs Cistanthe: Silene has a tubular calyx fused around the flower; Cistanthe has 2 separate, rounded sepals that fall off.; vs Castilleja: Silene has showy petals; Castilleja's color comes from bracts hiding tiny tubular flowers.; vs Petrorhagia: Silene has an inflated, rounded calyx tube; Petrorhagia has a narrow, cylindrical calyx with papery bracts below.

Frequently asked questions

What plant family does Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda belong to?

Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda is in the Caryophyllaceae family, genus Silene.

Is Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda rare or endangered?

Silene verecunda ssp. verecunda carries California Rare Plant Rank 1B.2, state rank S1.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Silene species · All Caryophyllaceae

Sources: CDFW CNDDB

Last updated 2026-10-07

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