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- Today, we learned about the flower called Syrene, also known as sticky catchfly.
- It is a Caryophyllaceae plant native to Europe and looks similar to Dianthus deltoides, with sticky sap coming out of its stem as a characteristic.
- It has the flower language of 'love of youth, young love, trap', and it is used as a bouquet material in floriculture.
Hello! Today, I'd like to introduce you to another interesting flower! The flower I'm going to tell you about today is called Silene. It's a very exotic name, isn't it?? But this flower has a Korean name. It's called "끈끈이대나물". Doesn't it feel more familiar right away? Flowers, even those cultivated for flower arrangements, are slightly different in shape from wild flowers, but their basic shape is the same. So, let's learn about the Silene flower right away!
National Institute of Forest Science National Biological Species Information
When I first saw this flower, I thought of the plant called "꽃잔디". The color and shape were similar, so I got confused with "꽃잔디". Silene's English name is Catchfly, and it's an annual or biennial herb belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Native to Europe, it grows in gardens and on beaches. It grows well along rivers and beaches, and is widely planted for ornamental purposes to enjoy its beautiful flowers.
The entire plant is covered in white powder, as if it had been turned over in powder, and it has no hairs. The stem grows about 50 cm tall, is hairless and has a white powdery color. There is sticky brown sap below the nodes in the upper part of the stem, but sometimes there is none. The petals are 5 and spread horizontally when they bloom, and the sepals are divided into 5. It is an annual or biennial herb that is cultivated for ornamental purposes in flower beds or near homes. Its origin is Europe.
Silene is one of the materials used in flower bouquets. Its Korean name is "끈끈이대나물", and as the name suggests, the stems are very strong and sticky sap comes out of the stem, which is how it got its name.
So, are you curious about the flower's meaning? It means **"Love in youth, young love, trap"**. Love in youth and young love are hot, but they can cool down quickly, but everyone thinks that their love will last forever when they are in love. In that sense, I think it's fitting that it has the meaning of "trap".
Silene has a wildflower-like star-shaped flower and its stem is divided into segments like bamboo. It is used in floriculture because of its beautiful flower shape. It looks beautiful in a large bouquet and is also good for using as a point of interest.
This concludes the introduction to Silene. I'll introduce another interesting plant next time. Thank you!
