An insect lands on the open leaves of a Venus flytrap plant, drawn to an appealing scent ... trapping the insect, enveloping it in digestive juices, and absorbing the bug’s rich nutrients. How these ...

Venus flytraps are unique and fascinating plants ... Read the original article on House Digest.

Digestive juices flood into the closed compartment ... So then, why bother with the bugs? Well, Venus flytraps live in acidic, waterlogged soil that doesn't have many nutrients.

passing through its primitive digestive system. Beyond catching prey, the stinging harpoons in the Venus flytrap anemone’s tentacles serve another use. When a curious creature or predator swims ...

The digestive fluid in which they fall has very ... can see how complex carnivorous plants evolved from simpler ones. Venus flytraps, for example, share an ancestor with Portuguese sundews ...

The nutrients Venus flytrap's gain from catching and digesting insects will supplement their diet and benefit the plant’s development, but is not necessary for its survival. Dear Master Gardener ...

The Gaffney Garden Club met Tuesday, January 14, at the Administration Building in downtown Gaffney. Josh Moss and Hector Montes, owners of Hector’s Garden, gave a lively presentation about the ...

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a tiny slice of life from a bug’s vantage point, now’s your chance. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum hosts “Savage Gardens: The ...

Venus flytraps have modified ... When insects fall inside, digestive enzymes at the bottom of the pitcher absorb the bugs' nutrients. At home, tropical pitcher plants grow best in areas with ...