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PLANTS

Maltesecross

Silene chalcedonica

Plants
IntroducedHerb
Maltesecross, photo 1 of 5
Maltesecross, In flower
Maltesecross, In fruit
35–100 cmHeight

Herbaceous plant reaching 35–100 cm. Introduced to Québec. Grows in forests.

There are 44 observations of Maltesecross in Québec, mostly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Capitale-Nationale and Côte-Nord, and it has been reported in 13 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and become rare from September to May.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Abitibi-Témiscamingue8
  2. Capitale-Nationale6
  3. Côte-Nord5
  4. Chaudière-Appalaches4
  5. Montérégie4
  6. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean4
  7. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine2
  8. Lanaudière2
  9. Laurentides2
  10. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  11. Montréal2
  12. Outaouais2
  13. Mauricie1

Habitat

ForestMario Hains

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