Authentic Wisconsin.  Starry Campion - Silene stellata


Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Above: Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020.


Starry Campion - Silene stellata

Starry Campion grows in habitats such as forests, river flats, and tall grass prairies.

Each flower is about 3/4" across, consisting of 5 white fringed petals and a light green calyx that is bell-shaped.

Starry Campion is distinctive from other Silene species with it's frilly petals and four whorled leaves. Also, the leaves are widely spaced along the stem.

Like White Campion, the Starry Campion flowers remain open during the evening, night, and early morning. They close-up during the middle of the day in with bright sunlight.

Other names for Starry Campion: Widow's-frill.

Starry Campion whorled leaves in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020.


Above: Starry Campion whorled leaves in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020.



For more information on Starry Campion, visit Wikipedia.

Or, for information on Starry Campion (SSilene stellata) visit the: Wisconsin State Herbarium.


Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 16, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 16, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 21, 2020.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 21, 2020.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 21, 2020.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 21, 2020.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 2, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 2, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 2, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 3, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 3, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 3, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 4, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 4, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 4, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 11, 2021.
Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 11, 2021.

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Starry Campion
Silene stellata


Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring  in Madison, Wisconsin on July 4, 2021.


Above: Starry Campion in Oak Savanna by Council Ring in Madison, Wisconsin. (7/4/21)


Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin on July 6, 2021.


Above: Starry Campion in Oak Savanna in Madison, Wisconsin. (7/6/21)


Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 14, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.


Above: Starry Campion in Nakoma Park. (7/14/20)


Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 17, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.


Above: Starry Campion in Nakoma Park. (7/17/19)


Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 19, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Starry Campion in Nakoma Park on July 19, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin.


Above: Starry Campion in Nakoma Park. (7/19/19)


Starry Campion (Silene stellata) illustration by Alice Lounsberry circa 1899.

Above: Starry Campion (Silene stellata) illustration by Alice Lounsberry circa 1899.



Other Campions:


 White Campion in Oak Savanna on June 8, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin.


Above: White Campion in Oak Savanna (6/8/19).



Bladder Campion on August 26, 2021.


Above: Bladder Campion (8/26/21)



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