Silene aegyptiaca
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Campio, Egyptian catchfly
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSilene aegyptiaca is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. The common name for this species is Egyptian campion or Egyptian catchfly. The species can be found across the Middle East.
Description
An annual herb. It grows 30 cm tall. The stems are hairy and sticky. The leaves are rounded and have stalks. The flowers are pink. They are 2 cm across.
Edible Uses
Young shoots are traditionally fried with eggs. Both leaves and shoots are edible.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are fried with eggs.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cyprus, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Notes
There are about 500 Silene species.
References (4)
- Blamey, M and Grey-Wilson, C., 2005, Wild flowers of the Mediterranean. A & C Black London. p 47
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 182
- Morley, B. & Everard, B., 1970, Wild Flowers of the World. Ebury press. Plate 32
- Sinclair, V., 1992, The Floral Charm of Cyprus. Interworld Publications. p 40
