black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Synonyms: None.
Silene caliacrae (D.Jord. & P.Pan., 1966)
Common names: Bulg: Kaliakrensko plyuskaviche; Russ: Smolyovka.
Order CARYOPHYLLALES
Family CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Taxonomic description. A plant with an upright, naked stem, 20-55 cm tall. The
lower leaves are oval and spade-shaped. The inflorescence is usually fork-like,
branched at the base. The receptacle is oval during blooming and after that bubble­
like and swollen. The corolla is white or lightly pink.
IUCN Status
World level: CE
Black Sea Regional level: CE
Subregion level: CE (Bulgarian endemic)
Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. Lime-stone rocky
sites nearby the sea.
Biology. An annual or biennial herbaceous plant. Blooms in May-June, propagates
June-July. Reproduces through seeds.
Population trends. Declining.
Threats. Trampling, resort construction and flower picking.
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