No Flies. Silene armeria, Sweet William Catchfly, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In Full Blossom still in this uncommonly pleasant Autumn, Sweet William Catchfly, Silene armeria. Try as I might, I could see no caught flies. In the past, this pretty Silene has occasionally been classified among the carnivorous plants. Its stem exudes sticky messes that easily trap small insects. But whether this is for nutrients or has another purpose, I don't know. You can in fact feel this stickiness on your fingers if you touch its stem. Regardless, Silene armeria is no longer botanically arranged among carnivores. Oh! but it really is a beauty!
No Flies. Silene armeria, Sweet William Catchfly, Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In Full Blossom still in this uncommonly pleasant Autumn, Sweet William Catchfly, Silene armeria. Try as I might, I could see no caught flies. In the past, this pretty Silene has occasionally been classified among the carnivorous plants. Its stem exudes sticky messes that easily trap small insects. But whether this is for nutrients or has another purpose, I don't know. You can in fact feel this stickiness on your fingers if you touch its stem. Regardless, Silene armeria is no longer botanically arranged among carnivores. Oh! but it really is a beauty!