bladder campion

noun

1. a European campion, Silene vulgaris (orS. cucubalus ), of the pink family, having white flowers with an inflated calyx.

bladder campion

noun

1. a European caryophyllaceous plant, Silene vulgaris , having white flowers with an inflated calyx

Word History and Origins

Origin of bladder campion¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

"For example, Danish scurvy grass, wild carrot, and bladder campion would traditionally be found on the cliffs and coastline of Wales."

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During my visit, the fields were a study in yellow and white, the latter provided by the wild carrot and bladder campion.

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The short turf beyond is sprinkled with the little white bladder campion and thrift and many other flowers.

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