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Silene napuligera

Family: Caryophyllaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The roots are in clusters. The stems are 20-50 cm tall. They are branched and hairy. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 2-6 cm long by 2-4 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Sichuan and Yunnan. It grows between 1,500-3,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, Tibet


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers - nectar


How it is grown


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