THE BIOLOGY OF CANADIAN WEEDS.: 46. Silene noctiflora L.

Abstract

A review is provided of information on the biology of Silene noctiflora (Melandrium noctiflorum), night-flowering catchfly, an annual weed species introduced into North America from Eurasia. An important weed, particularly of grain and leguminous crops, S. noctiflora occurs across the agricultural areas of Canada, although less common in the Atlantic provinces. It is resistant to common herbicides such as 2,4-D, 2,4,5-T, MCPA and mecoprop.