Silene baccifera
L.; Miq
Berry-bearing catchfly, Inflated Campion, Bladder Campion
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSilene baccifera is a plant species of the genus Silene of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe, but is also widespread in temperate regions of Asia and North Africa.
Description
A herb. It grows 50 cm high. The stems can lie along the ground or curve upwards. They can have white hairs. The leaves are 22-60 mm long by 12-20 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten with oil and salt.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten with oil and salt.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In the Himalayas it occurs between 2,400-2,500 m altitude. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens. In Sichaun and Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Central Asia, China, Europe, Himalayas, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Russia, Siberia, Sikkim, Spain, Taiwan,
Notes
There is only one Cucubalus species.
Synonyms
References (6)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 148
- Flora of Pakistan. www.eFlora.org
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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- Xu, You-Kai, et al, 2004, Wild Vegetable Resources and Market Survey in Xishuangbanna, Southwest China. Economic Botany. 58(4): 647-667. (As Cucubalus baccifer)
