226 CARYOPHYLLACEAE 
Leaves crowded on the stem in moss-like tufts, plant of high mountains S. acaulis 
Leaves in verticils, 4 leaves in a-whorl . . . «. « « - « « « we stellata 
Leaves opposite, long and narrow. 
Leaves mostly spatula-formed, at least the lower ones and rounded at 
the apex. 
Calyx much inflated. 
Blowers’ numerous 0% met ete) ve, sss Seu oe SRO I ee 
Flowers few . S. alba 
Calyx tubular, if inflated, only “by” the ripening of the pod. Stem- 
leaves viscidly hairy. 
Retalseichimson) acrtesieremmcumted ites) bs) ame - SS. virginica 
Petals pink . ie pennsylvanica 
Stem and leaves smooth or nearly so. Flowers in loose clusters - S. nutans 
Leaves narrow lance-shaped, pointed at apex. 
Stem at the nodes glutinous. 
Flowers, in loose clusters). . < « «*« «. » O-« Qntirrhina 
Flowers in’ compact clusters 5 <. © <« « « « | Se) emenma 
Stems and leaves viscid hairy. 
Flowers in loose terminal clusters . . . . . S. mnoctiflora 
Flowers in spike-like clusters. 
Flowers small, petals not deeply toothed . S. angelica 
Flowers large, petals deeply toothed . . S. dichotoma 
Lentee acaulis, L. (Fig. 8, pl. 38.) Moss Campion. A dwarf 
species growing on the White Mountains. Leaves linear, densely crowded 
around the branching stems. Flowers without footstalks or with very 
short ones, solitary at the summit of the stem. Petals purple or whitish- 
purple. Flowers during the summer. 
2. §. stellata, (L.) Ait. (Fig. 9, pl. 38.) Starry Campion. Roots 
perennial. Stems 2 to 3 ft. high. Leaves in whorls of 4s, broader than 
in other species, with sharp points. Calyx bell-shaped; petals white, 
fringed at the borders. Flowers nearly an in. across, in loose clusters. 
Woods of our region. June-Aug. 
3. §. alba, Muhl. (Fig. 1, pl. 39.) WeresTeRN WHITE CAMPION. 
Stem simple or somewhat branching, weak, smooth or nearly so. Leaves 
lance-shaped, 3 to 5 in. long, 4% in. wide, tapering to a slender point. 
Flowers few or solitary, white, about } in. broad, Calyx inflated, downy. 
Petals wedge-shaped. Moist places, Penna., and west. June-July. 
4. §. latifolia, (Mill.) Britton and Rendle. (Fig. 3, pl. 38.) Burap- 
DER CAMPION. (NS. vulgaris, Garecke.) Stem and leaves smooth; joints 
somewhat swollen, especially the lower ones. Lower leaves somewhat 
spatula-formed, upper ones lance-shaped. Calyx nearly globular, muclt 
inflated, with strongly marked nerves. Petals deeply 2-cleft, the lip in- 
conspicuous, white. Flowers all summer. 
5. S. nutans, L. (Fig. 7, pl. 39.) Nopprna Catcuriy. Root 
perennial. Stem and leaves smooth or nearly so, Plant slender, erect, 
with loose clusters of flowers at the summit. Lower leaves sometimes 
broadest toward the apex, upper ones narrow, lance-shaped, with pointed 
ends. Flowers white or pink, 1/2 to 2/3 in. broad, the petals deeply 
2-cleft. Not common. Sparingly naturalized from Europe. June-Sept. 
6. §. virginica, L. Fire Pink. Carcurry. Root perennial. Stem 
12 to 20 in. high. Plant covered with viscid down. Lower leaves spatula- 
formed, broadly rounded at apex. Upper leaves broadly lance-shaped. 
Flowers few, loosely clustered, each flower on a foot-stalk about as long 
as the calyx. Calyx eylindrie but with maturity of the capsule becom- 
ing broader at the top. Petals narrow, with two short teeth, color deep 
crimson. In southern part of our region, June-Aug. 
