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Campion (Silene seoulensis)

Description

Silene seoulensis is a carnivorous plant described by Takenoshin Nakai . Silene seoulensis is part of the genus glittering , and the family carnivores . In addition to the nominal form, there is also the subspecies S. s. Angustata . Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing approximately 700 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion (which is shared with the related genus Lychnis) and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Caryophyllales

            • Family: Caryophyllaceae

              • Genus: Silene