Silene is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Containing nearly 900 species, it is the largest genus in the family. Common names include campion and catchfly. Many Silene species are widely distributed, particularly in the northern hemisphere.
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Crossing plants from different small, isolated populations of a rare prairie wildflower produced far healthier offspring than crossing plants within the same population, sometimes boosting fitness by 50-281%. This suggests that mixing seed sources from multiple wild populations could give restoration projects a real survival boost.
Red campion's hot-pink flowers blooming along roadsides and hedgerows near your home are quietly maintaining their genetic...
Understanding how plants like campions and catchflies adapt, fight disease, and evolve new traits gives scientists the tools...
Understanding how plants like campions and catchflies adapt, fight disease, and evolve new traits...
