Siberian catchfly
Silene sibirica

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has several short woody underground shoots that produce flowers. The stems are short and has leafy shoots. The leaves on the stem are in rings.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves and stems are pickled.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Olena

Synonyms

Cucubalus sibiricus L.; Silene holopetala Bunge; Viscago sibirica (L.) Hornem.;