Species PlantsMoss Campion

Moss Campion

Silene acaulis

RarePlant
Illustration of Moss Campion (Silene acaulis)

Moss Campion forms dense, cushion-like mats with small pink or purple flowers. It is a hardy alpine plant that survives in harsh, high-altitude environments.

Habitat
Found in alpine and arctic tundra regions.
Diet
Provides nectar to alpine pollinators such as bees and flies.
How common
Rare

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