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Sea Campion Campion family
Silene uniflora (Silene maritima) Caryophyllaceae

Sea Campion

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Technical Information
Perennial herb, cushion-forming, up to 25cm tall
Leaves: fleshy, waxy
Calyx: inflated, ribbed
Flowers: white, overlapping petals, erect, 20-25mm across
Flowering time: June-August
Habitat: Sea cliffs (also inland mountains)
Distribution: Locally abundant on coasts

Campion family


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