Silene aegyptiaca    Egyptian Campion

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Silene aegyptica is a plant of disturbed ground. It has leaves very similar to the familar Red Campion we see in Britain (Silene dioica) and can form huge patches of pink flowers. It can be found in Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Jordan and of course Egypt.

 

Silene aegyptiaca

Silene aegyptiaca Egyptian Campion

Near Dalyan River, Western Turkey 28th March 2015

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Mountains behind Finike, Western Turkey, 3rd April 2015

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Mountains behind Finike, Western Turkey, 3rd April 2015

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