Also known as bladder campion or maidenstears. Young leaves and shoots are commonly cooked or eaten raw in salads. They have a sweet, slightly bitter flavor that adds a fresh bite. Not to be confused with Silene latifolia which is also commonly refereed to as blader campion.
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| Zones | USDA 5-9 |
| Life Cycle | perennial |
| Uses | edible*(leaves), herb/spice, medicinal |
| Notes | may self seed |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Synonyms | Silene inflata, Silene cucubalus |
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