Silene bernardina
A clumping species of rock outcrops, found from southern California to southern Oregon. Much like Silene lemmonii, but with erect rather than pendent flowers. Very glandular-viscid.
A flower ca. 1 mile west of Bald Mountain, east side of the Kern River, southern Sierra Nevada, Tulare Co., California.
Side view, same flower, west of Bald Mountain, 4 Jul 2008.
Cauline leaves & flowers, west of Bald Mountain, 4 Jul 2008. Note abundant sand and grist stuck to the plant.
Plant habit, west of Bald Mountain, 4 Jul 2008.