Thursday, September 11, 2014

Silene vulgaris

Silene vulgaris
Bladder Campion
Siléne enflé




Native to Europe
Commonly used in dishes in Italy, Spain, Crete, and Cypress. Young leaves and shoots are eaten in salads; Older leaves are boiled or fried
Considered an invasive weed in many states in the US

In Situ 5.22.13, Lacoste valley

Flowers with bladder-like calyx

Bloom 5.22.13

Leaf
 
 

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