campion

Thân thiện

A pink campion grows beside a winding forest path.

Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Silene: "Campion" refers to any of various plants belonging to the genus Silene, which is part of the pink or carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). These plants are often characterized by their opposite leaves and flowers with five petals, frequently notched or deeply divided. Many species are known as "catchflies" due to their sticky stems.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The white campion is a common wildflower found along roadsides and in fields.
  • We planted several red campions in the cottage garden to attract butterflies.
  • Botanists study the different species of campion to understand plant evolution.

Advanced Usage

• "Bladder campion": A common name for , a species of campion noted for its inflated, bladder-like calyx (the structure enclosing the flower petals).
  • The children enjoyed popping the swollen calyx of the bladder campion.
• "Moss campion": Refers to , a low-growing, cushion-forming plant found in arctic and alpine regions.
  • Moss campion creates beautiful pink cushions on the high mountain slopes.

Variants and Related Words

• Silene (n): The scientific genus name for campion.
  • The genus Silene includes hundreds of species.
• Catchfly (n): A common name for many campion species, especially those with sticky stems that can trap small insects.
  • The sticky stem of the catchfly may help protect it from crawling pests.

Synonyms

• Catchfly (for sticky-stemmed species)
• Silene (scientific synonym)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Genus Silene: The taxonomic group to which all campions belong.
  • All campions are members of the genus Silene.
• Pink family (Caryophyllaceae): The larger plant family that includes campions, pinks, and carnations.
  • Campions are part of the extensive pink family.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant of the genus Silene

Từ đồng nghĩa

• silene
• catchfly