From sticky “flypaper” to lightning-fast suction, carnivorous plants have evolved various ingenious traps for finding the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Possessing more than two complete sets of chromosomes can be a hindrance to long-term survival of a plant lineage, yet scientists are also finding evidence it’s likely behind some ...

Genlisea, or the “corkscrew” carnivorous plant, doesn’t wait above ground to hunt. Here’s how it traps tiny prey right ...

Carnivorous plants consume other living creatures for their food. Learn facts about growing Venus flytraps, pitcher plants ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Carnivorous plants come in a variety of shapes and colors—and it ...

The Venus flytrap Dionaea muscipula is the most sophisticated of the carnivorous plants. Its traps snap shut in a fraction of a second, imprisoning prey in a cage of teeth that line the edges of the ...

Scientists have uncovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant. Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant. In the steaming jungles of ...

IDAHO, USA — Most animals eat plants, but there are some plants that eat animals. Rather, insects. On this edition of You Can Grow It, KTVB's Garden Master Jim Duthie shows us some of the carnivorous ...

I bought this plant past summer. It is healthy and growing nicely; note new light green growth toward light. However, no new traps grew. You can notice the stringy end of leaves but no growth. The ...

An insect in a wetland where frogs and toads are singing had better be careful. These amphibians serve as a natural insect control. Bugs form a major part of their diet. If the wetland is an acidic ...