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San
Francisco Campion
(Silene
verecunda ssp. verecunda)
San Francisco Campion mostly occurs in sunny patches between shrubs
and
has been re-established at Crissy marsh.
Origin Of Genus Name: Silene is Greek for "saliva" referring to the gummy exudation on the stems.
Presidio Locations: Forms colonies on open sandy soil. Only two populations are found on the Presidio.
Range In State: California coast.
Description:This
rare, native perennial species has bell-shaped flowers with ten veined,
pink to rose petals, and long, tapering, hairy leaves. The San Francisco
Campion is a federal candidate for being listed as an endangered species.
Blooms March to June.
Send comments to: Will Elder