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Noun: catchfly  'kach,flI
  1. Any plant of the genus Silene
    - silene, campion
     
  2. Mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone
    - lychnis

Derived forms: catchflies

Type of: flower

Part of: genus Lychnis, genus Silene

Encyclopedia: Catchfly

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