| Silene caroliniana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Silene |
| Species: | S. caroliniana |
| Binomial name | |
| Silene caroliniana | |
Silene caroliniana, the sticky catchfly [1] or wild pink, is a spring-flowering perennial forb with pink flowers.
The corolla varies in color ranging from a dark pink to white.
The species is native to the Eastern United States. [1] It is found growing in habitats such as dry rocky or sandy forests, barrens, and outcrops. [2]
When in bloom the flowers are visited by pollinators, like large bees, bee flies, and hawkmoths. [3]
The species is listed as endangered by the state of Florida. [1]