Latin name: Silene verecunda S. Watson
  Pronunciation: sy-LEE-nee ver-eh-KUN-da

  Common name: White catchfly or Dolores campion
  Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink)
  Habitat: Dry benches and slopes 5000'-11,000', yellow
  pine to subalpine forests
  Blooming period: June to August
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Silene  2) verecunda
 
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