noun
- plural of catchfly; plants of the genus Silene or related genera, typically having sticky stems that trap small insects
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The garden was filled with colorful catchflies that bloomed throughout the summer.
- Small gnats often get stuck on the sticky stems of catchflies.
- The botanist identified several species of catchflies growing wild in the meadow.
- Catchflies are popular in rock gardens because of their delicate flowers.
- The pink catchflies attracted butterflies but trapped smaller insects on their stems.