Silene virginicaFire Pink |
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Names and MythsSilene 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. virginica of Virginia.2 Pink refers not to the color but to the verb to pink which means to cut with a jagged edge.23 |
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Natural history / FolkloreExudes a sticky sap on the stem which prevents ants from stealing nectar. |
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DescriptionMay - July Vivid red color of flower, paired narrow leaves. Grows from 6 to 24 inched tall. Open woods and wood borders. |
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