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Search Term(s): Silene caroliniana var. pensylvanica   (1 record found)

CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Pink family
Silene caroliniana var. pensylvanica  (Northern wild pink)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Silene: from Saliva, meaning "stickiness"; caroliniana: of or from Carolina (U.S.); pensylvanica: variant of pennsylvanica, meaning of or from Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Inland dunes on moist sandy soils
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety pensylvanica ranges from New Hampshire, south to western North Carolina; variety caroliniana is found from North Carolina to Georgia.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
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