Alpine Campion
Silene alpestris
Silene alpestris, the alpine catch-fly, is a species of flowering plant in the pink family Caryophyllaceae, native to Europe in the mountains of Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia. This spreading, mat-forming evergreen perennial grows to 15 centimetres tall by 30 cm (12 in) broad. It produces masses of tiny white flowers over a long period in spring and summer.
- Scientific name
- Silene alpestris
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae