Bladder Campion

Bladder Campion

Bladder Campion Silene cucubalus is a widespread plant of fields and roadsides. The sepals are joined to form a swollen veined sac reminiscent of a miniature melon and five white petals spread out from the top. Each petal is so deeply notched that it is almost divided in two. In this picture the petals are shrivelling up after flowering. [CH] {GW}