bladder campion

noun

1. a European campion, Silene vulgaris (or S. 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."

From BBC

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

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg