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Photo: (user Arx Fortis) · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗
Photo: (user Arx Fortis) · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗
| Scientific name | Silene virginica |
|---|---|
| Genus | Silene |
| Origin | Eastern North America |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Region | Americas |
Silene virginica, the fire pink, is a perennial wildflower native to eastern and central North America that belongs to the pink family, Caryophyllaceae. Fire pink, known for its distinct, brilliant-red flowers, begins blooming in late spring and stays in bloom throughout the summer.
