Silene laciniata is a perennial herb in the family (Caryophyllaceae), commonly known as fringed Indian pink, cardinal catchfly,[1] Mexican campion,[2] Mexican-pink,[3] and campion.

[4] It is native to the southwestern United States from California to Texas, as well as northern Mexico.

The lance-shaped leaves are up to about 10 centimeters long by 2 wide, with smaller ones occurring on upper parts of the plant.

The flower has a tubular green or reddish calyx of fused sepals which is lined with ten prominent veins.

The five bright red petals are each divided deeply into 4 to 6 long, pointed lobes, sometimes appearing fringed.