Latin name: Silene verecunda S. Watson ssp. platyota
  (S. Watson) C. Hitchc. & Maguire
  Pronunciation: sy-LEE-nee ver-eh-KUN-da pla-tee-OH-
  ta

  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
  3) platyota
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