Silene behen is a species of annual herb in the family Caryophyllaceae (carpetweeds). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.4 metres (1+1⁄2 feet).[1][2]
| Silene behen | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Silene |
| Species: | S. behen
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| Binomial name | |
| Silene behen L.
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References
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This article incorporates text from a free content work. Licensed under CC0 (license statement/permission). Text taken from Silene behen. Encyclopedia of Life.
- ^ "Silene behen L. - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Silene behen (Hairless Catchfly) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.