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Silene uniflora Roth

sea campion (Caryophyllaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Silene uniflora grows in rocky coastal habitats, including shingle beaches.

Lee-on-the-Solent (VC11: South Hampshire); 2017-05-09

 sea campion / Silene uniflora: _Silene uniflora_ grows in rocky coastal habitats, including shingle beaches.

The calyx of Silene uniflora is inflated, but often wider at the apex than in its taller, inland relative, Silene vulgaris.

Lee-on-the-Solent (VC11: South Hampshire); 2017-05-09

 sea campion / Silene uniflora: The calyx of _Silene uniflora_ is inflated, but often wider at the apex than in its taller, inland relative, _Silene vulgaris_.

The fruit of Silene uniflora is a 5-toothed capsule, hidden within the dried calyx.

Jura (VC102: South Ebudes); 2014-08-12

 sea campion / Silene uniflora: The fruit of _Silene uniflora_ is a 5-toothed capsule, hidden within the dried calyx.

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