catchfly
noun
catch·fly
ˈkach-ˌflī 
ˈkech-
: any of various plants (especially of the genus Silene) of the pink family often with viscid stems
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At Farm Tomita, wide streaks of the purple herb grow in tandem with fields of baby’s breath, red poppies, pink garden catchflies, and orange poppies—creating a dazzling rainbow that at first appears Photoshopped.
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Alex Schechter, Smithsonian, 3 Mar. 2017
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Alex Schechter, Smithsonian, 3 Mar. 2017
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“Catchfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catchfly. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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