Flywort

/ˈflaɪˌwɜːrt/ noun

Definition

Any plant that repels or traps flies, or specifically a plant with sticky leaves or flowers that trap insects.

Etymology

Compound of 'fly' and 'wort' (Old English for plant), referring to plants with insect-repelling or insect-trapping properties.

Kelly Says

Some plants like buttercups and certain loosestrife species have sticky surfaces that trap small flies—they might be accidental insectivores, which is nature's way of getting nutrients in poor soil!

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