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Nomenclature

Silene alba and Silene latifolia = synonyms
The Plant List (2010). Version 1.1 Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org

Other use

An infusion of the roots has been used as a soap substitute because of its content of saponins. The latter may be toxic in large amounts.
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

Toxicity

Contains saponins which may be toxic in large amounts.
Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Northern Africa
  • Asia-Temperate
  • Europe, Eastern Europe
  • Europe, Middle Europe
  • Europe, Northern Europe
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain
  • Europe, Southeastern Europe
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe

Silene latifolia subsp. alba (Mill.) Greuter & Burdet

Family: CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus: Silene
Species: latifolia
SubSpecies: alba (Mill.) Greuter & Burdet
Common names: White Campion
Pharmacopoeia Londinensis name: Been album
Distribution summary: Eurasia
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Roadsides, wasteland & cultivated land
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plane tree bed (P)
Flowering months: May, June, July, August
Reason for growing: Toxic


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