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Among these are some kinds of sedges, chickweeds, and catchflies.

From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)

The third week in March is the time to sow sweet peas, poppies, catchflies, and all the hardy annual plants.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

In succession they passed ankle-deep through the spotted silk of soft rose catchflies, through the tufted satin of feathered pinks, and the blue velvet of forget-me-nots, studded with melancholy little eyes.

From Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Zola, Émile

Day-blooming catchflies have no perfume, nor do they need it; their color and markings are a sufficient guide to the butterflies.

From Wild Flowers An Aid to Knowledge of Our Wild Flowers and Their Insect Visitors by Blanchan, Neltje