Viscaria vulgaris
Sticky Catchfly
Also known as: Lychnis neglecta G.Don ex Loudon, 1830 +4 more
- Lychnis neglecta G.Don ex Loudon, 1830
- Lychnis splendens Bailly
- Viscago vulgaris Röhl.
- Viscaria alba hort. ex Loudon, 1830
- Viscaria media Fries. ex Swanlund
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Viscaria vulgaris (commonly known as Sticky Catchfly) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, France, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin