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Silene kiusiana is
a perennial herb, 60-80 cm in height, that occurs in wetlands,
characterized by the presence of downward hairs on its stems. With
no petioles, leaves are in the shape of a lanceolate, 5-10cm long,
with hairs on both surfaces and margins. Flowers set themselves in
dichasial cymes; petals are 5 in number, red, in the shape of an
obovate, with tips finely cleft. Calyxes are long, 2cm, with hairs.
Bloom time: July-August. |