catchfly
catchfly · catchflies
Any of several plants, mostly in tribe Sileneae, that have sticky leaves on which…Any of several plants, mostly in tribe Sileneae, that have sticky leaves on which flies become stuck; especially, the silenes or campions.
US/ˈkæt͡ʃ.flaɪ/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several plants, mostly in tribe Sileneae, that have sticky leaves on which flies become stuck; especially, the silenes or campions.
More definitions
- mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
- any plant of the genus Silene
Origin
From catch + fly.From catch + fly.
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Forms
plural: catchflies| Singular | catchfly |
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