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Catchfly
Silene succulenta
Catchfly is a charming wildflower with pink petals and hairy leaves. It earned its common name due to its sticky stem, which traps insects. Catchfly is found in rocky habitats and blooms in late spring and summer.
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Attributes of Catchfly
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Catchfly
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Pink
Genus
Campions
Species
Catchfly
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White pine
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Catchfly
Silene succulenta
Catchfly is a charming wildflower with pink petals and hairy leaves. It earned its common name due to its sticky stem, which traps insects. Catchfly is found in rocky habitats and blooms in late spring and summer.
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Key Facts About Catchfly
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Attributes of Catchfly
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Catchfly
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Pink Genus
Campions Species
Catchfly 
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Distribution of Catchfly
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Distribution Map of Catchfly
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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