Bladder Campion - Silene vulgaris
A common wildflower found in meadows, forests and fields. Easy recognizable with its bell-shaped white/pink flower. The young shoots may be used as foot. Young leaves are served in salads while older leaves are boiled or fried.
Common Names
- Bladder Campion (en)
- Colleja (es)
- Silène enflé, Silène commun, Claquet (fr)
- Taubenkropf-Leimkraut (de)
How to Identify
The bell-form shape of the flower is the distinguishable characteristic of this species.
Where & When to Spot
In summer, I see this flower frequently in meadows in different parks with large patches of meadows.
Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris)
Beautriful bell-like blossom
champ-des-possibles - July 18, 2015
NIKON D7100; 18.0-140.0 mm f/3.5-5.6; Focal Length 140mm; Exposure 1/250; Aperture f16.0; Iso 560;
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