| Family | Pink (Caryophyllaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Habitat | Dunes, meadows, roadsides |
| Status | Non-Native |
| Cycle | Biennial/Perennial |
| Height | 6-24″ |
| Flower | Flowers produce open clusters of white flowers each with 5 deeply notched petals attached to a highly inflated, smooth, bell-shaped sac which is about 1/2″ long and has a papery texture. Thread-like styles project beyond the petals. |
| Leaf | Leaves are narrow and come in pairs, 1-3″ long. Leaves are stalkless and smooth. |
| Notes | Stems are smooth but may be hairy and tend to recline on the ground with age instead of remaining erect. |
