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Starry campion can be identified by its fringed white petals. Bladder campion looks somewhat similar, but its petals are notched, not fringed. Starry campion is rare in Connecticut; the state has classified it as a species of special concern.

• Family: Pink (Caryophyllaceae)
• Habitat: open woods
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Flower size: 3/4 inch across
• Flower color: white
• Flowering time: June to September
• Origin: native