Names and Myths

Silene A Greek plant name, may be based on Silenus, the foster father of Bacchus, God of wine. Silenus often had beer foam all over his face, and the plant’s resemblance to a foam covered face caused it to be named after him.²³

caroliniana of Carolina

Natural history / Folklore

Found on sandy or rocky soil from Maine to Georgia. ⁴⁴

Description

Clusters of 1 to 1.5 inch five-petaled flowers. ⁴⁴