Plant
Red Campion
Silene dioicaAlso known as Red Catchfly
Red campion is a softly hairy perennial with opposite leaves and vivid pink to red flowers. Each flower has five deeply notched petals emerging from a swollen, veined tubular calyx.
woodland wildflowerpink bloomhairy stem
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyProduces energy through photosynthesis and draws water and minerals through perennial roots
Predators
- slugs
- aphids
- grazing mammals
ThreatsHerbicides, repeated mowing, habitat clearing, invasive plants, and heavy trampling
HabitatsWoodland edges, hedgerows, shaded banks, roadsides, meadows, and disturbed ground
Life spanA short-lived perennial that commonly returns for several growing seasons
Classification
- FamilyCaryophyllaceae
- SpeciesSilene dioica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Leave flowering stems rooted and avoid tasting unidentified campion material.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Check for opposite hairy leaves and five deeply split pink petals.
- Observe: Photograph beside the patch without bending stems or entering dense growth.
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