Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Fire Pink



Fire Pink (Silene virginica)

Another wildflower that grows well in open woods and rocky slopes.

I always wondered why this pretty little red flower was called "pink". It is because of the notches in the ends of the petals. They look as if they've been pinked.


Additional resources:
To Be In The Wild
Illinois Wildflowers

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