




silene acaulis
Moss Campion is a tiny, colorful flower that often grows in rocky places. Its bright pink blooms can make a whole hillside look like a fluffy blanket of color!
Habitat: Moss Campion lives in rocky, alpine areas, often found in tundra and mountain regions.
The Moss Campion is a low-growing plant forming dense, cushion-like mats of tightly packed green leaves. It produces numerous small, star-shaped flowers, typically bright pink, though sometimes white or pale purple, often appearing directly on the mossy cushion.





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Danger
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It helps tiny insects and other plants by creating warm, sheltered mini-homes.
Its flowers sometimes change from bright pink to pale white depending on the local temperature!
Some Moss Campion cushions are over 100 years old! Talk about ancient plants!
These hardy plants can grow closer to mountain tops than most other flowering plants!
Moss Campion grows in dense, cushion-like mats, trapping warmth and sheltering itself from harsh winds in its cold mountain home.
It sends down long taproots to anchor itself securely in shallow, rocky soils, preventing it from being blown away.
Moss Campion can quickly burst into bloom during short arctic and alpine summers to ensure it produces seeds.
Its cells contain natural compounds that act like antifreeze, allowing it to survive freezing temperatures.
Bombus polaris
Main pollinator in Arctic environments.
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Pieris napi
Attracted to its bright flowers for nectar.
Rangifer tarandus
A food source for grazing herbivores.
Microtus oeconomus
Voles may browse its leaves and stems.
Formica exsecta
Ants may nest within the protective cushion.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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5-15 cm
10-50 cm
1-2 cm
Summer
Yes
None
Perennial
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Spain, ES
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Subalpine Larch, Arrowleaf Senecio, and Moss Campion.
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Giant Red Paintbrush, Lupines, and Broadleaf Arnica.
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