Sticky Catchfly
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Sticky Catchfly (Lychnis viscaria) is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.
It is an upright perennial, growing to 60cm in height. It gets its English name from the stickiness of its stem. It grows on cliffs and in rocky places. It has a purple flower.
Lychnis viscaria is said to increase the disease resistance of surrounding plants. Extract from Lychnis viscaria contains a relatively high amount of brassinosteroids, which have a proven positive effect on the growth of other plants. In Germany the extract is allowed for use as a "plant strengthening substance."
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