Silene kiusiana is a
perennial herb, 60-80cm in height, occurring in wetlands, with
downward hairs on stems. With no petioles, leaves are in the shape
of a lanceolate, 5-10cm in length, with hairs on both surfaces and
margins. Flowers set themselves some 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. |