Silene clokeyi
Silene clokeyi, known as Clokey's catchfly,[3] is a species of flowering plant in the pink family. It is native to western North America.[1]
| Silene clokeyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Silene |
| Species: | S. clokeyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Silene clokeyi | |
Distribution and habitat
Clokey's catchfly is a rare species, endemic to the Spring Mountains in Clark County, Nevada.[1] It is threatened by foot traffic, invasive species, and horticultural exploitation.[1]
References
- "Silene clokeyi". NatureServe Explorer. NatureServe. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- "Silene clokeyi". ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
- "Silene clokeyi". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
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