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Meaning of catchfly
catchfly (n)
any plant of the genus Silene
mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
catchfly (n.)
A plant with the joints of the stem, and sometimes other parts, covered with a viscid secretion to which small insects adhere. The species of Silene are examples of the catchfly.
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any plant of the genus Silene, mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zoneA plant with the joints of the ste
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In the garden, the vibrant red petals of the catchfly stood out against the green foliage.
The catchfly's sticky leaves trapped insects, earning it the nickname "flycatcher" among gardeners.
As a carnivorous plant, the catchfly supplements its diet by capturing and digesting small insects.
Gardeners often plant catchfly as a natural form of pest control, attracting and trapping unwanted insects.
