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Carnivorous Plants
For those wanting a different gardening experience If you want something different, carnivorous plants are bound to get attention. From the common Venus Flytrap to the Cobra plant, these exotics serve a few purposes. In areas that have large numbers of pests, it decreases the amount of flies or other insects that annoy you. While the benefit is strictly related to the size and species of carnivorous plants that you own, these plants can provide a small level of relief while providing entertainment to adults and children alike.
There are five different types of carnivorous plants. The most known type, the same family that the Venus Flytrap contains, is the snap trap family. Snap traps depend on a mouth that closes in around its pray, where the plant will eat anything it snares.
The second species set are pitfall traps. These traps require prey falling into the plant and being unable to escape. These species undergo constant evolution, as liquid can pool in the heart of the plant as well as the bugs that the plant devours. These plants range from colorful to ugly, and do not have hinged parts like their snap trap cousins.
Flypaper traps are among some of the most interesting carnivorous plants. These plants secrete a glue which ensnares and devours insects for nourishment. These carnivorous plants should be approached with caution in the residence, as the secretions can cause damage to the skin.
Bladder traps are a fascinating subset of carnivorous plants. These plants function through the osmosis of water to create a suction within the body of the plant. Once an insect or aquatic species has been trapped within, escape is difficult. Unlike many carnivorous plants, these are more commonly found underwater than above ground. Some species of bladder traps, such as the Bladderwort, lack roots, which make them a creative addition to any collection.
Last but not least, the lobster pot traps are among a few of the most odd looking carnivorous plants that you can acquire. These plants function by allowing bugs a simple way to gain entry, but slim chance of escape. In the case of the corkscrew plant, the insides of the plant have downward pointing obstructions and a y-shaped leaf form that stops the escape of its prey. The unusual shapes of lobster pot traps are directly related to their evolution to prevent the escape of bugs.
For those interested in borderline species, there are several varieties of plants that do not meet all of the requirements of carnivorous plants, but have similar characteristics. These plants include the Brocchinia Roridula and members of the Martyniaceae species. These plants lack one of the three required aspects, which is to attract, kill and digest prey, to be classed as a proper carnivorous plant.
Carnivorous plants should be planted where young children and babies cannot touch them. While most of them are relatively harmless to humans, digestion of these plants should be avoided, due to the digestive enzymes that the plant uses to devour prey.
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