Carnivorous
Plants that trap and digest insects or other small organisms to supplement nutrients in nutrient-poor soils. Adaptations include sticky glands, pitfall traps, or snap-shut leaves. Examples such as Venus flytrap and Nepenthes pitcher plants rely on these mechanisms to acquire nitrogen and phosphorus unavailable in their habitats.
Venus Flytrap: Queen of the Carnivorous Plants
The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), once dubbed a “miracle of nature” by Linnaeus, has fascinated botanists and poets alike for centuries with its carnivorous adaptations. This story traces its discovery, scientific acclaim, and the cultural intrigue it inspired, revealing how this small plant captured the imagination of naturalists across continents and eras.
carnivorous, ornamental, wetland, temperate
