black sea red data book - Department of Biology

Silene euxina (Rupr., 1869)
Synonyms: Silene racemosa Otth. var. rubriflora boh., 1867.
Common names: Bulg: Chernomorsko plyuskaviche; Russ: Smolyovka.
Order CARYOPHYLLALES
Family CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Taxonomic description. A plant with a creeping stem, upright at the top, 10-30 cm
tall, thick hairy, without leaves. Inflorescences dehisce. Grassy bracts, lanceolate and
pointed at the ends. Synoecious florets or with sterile stamens. Tubular or bell-shaped
calyx covered with stiff hairs. White or pink-reddish petals.
IUCN Status
World level:
Black Sea Regional level:
Subregion level: EN
Distribution, Habitat type, Critical habitats, Limiting factors. On coastal sands.
Threats: humidity and running sands.
Biology. Annual, biennial to perennial herbaceous plant. Blooms in June-July.
Propagates in July-August.
Population trends. Declining.
Threats. Resort construction.
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