catchfly | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) any plant of the genus Silene | |
Synonyms: | campion silene | |
Related terms: | flower wild_pink bladder_campion red_campion white_campion fire_pink moss_campion genus_Silene | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) mostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone | |
Synonyms: | lychnis | |
Related terms: | flower scarlet_lychnis ragged_robin mullein_pink genus_Lychnis | |
Similar spelling: |
catchpenny catch_up caddisfly |