Sweet William Catchfly
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The Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria) is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. Originally a native of Europe it has become widespread in the USA. The name comes from the way in which small insects are trapped by the sticky sap exuded onto the stem. However it is not regarded as a Carnivorous plant
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