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Five
basic trapping mechanisms are found in carnivorous plants: |
Flypaper traps use a sticky mucus (eg, sundews). |
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Pitfall traps
trap prey in a rolled leaf that contains a pool of
digestive enzymes (pitcher plants). |
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Bladder traps suck in prey with a bladder that
generates an internal vacuum (Bladderworts). |
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Snap traps utilize rapid leaf movements (eg, Venus
fly trap). |
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Lobster-pot traps force prey to move towards a
digestive organ with inward pointing hairs (Sarracenia
psittacina). |
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| Special
Offer - 3 for the price of 2 |
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The
varieties included in this collection are one of
each of the Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia), the Sundew
Plant (Drosera) and the Slug Eating Plant (Sarracenia
Pupurea). |
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Pitcher Plant will catch many unwanted pests in the
garden such as wasps, earwigs and flies. The Slug
Eating Plant is a natural solution to garden slugs.
It also has long lasting attractive flowers which
are ideal for flower arrangements. The Sundew Plant
catches greenfly, whitefly, midges and mosquitoes
and is especially good next to roses. All the
varieties can survive in temperatures down to -4/5°F
(-20/23°C). |
| 3
Plants for the price of 2
at JPL
from £15.98* |
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stocks last. Price subject to change. |
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For
more information on carnivorous plants we recommend the
following sites..... |
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Carnivorous
Plant Society
- A registered Charity, the Society was founded in 1978
with the aim of bringing together all those interested in
carnivorous plants, both beginners and experts. Membership
is open to all individuals and institutions, both amateur
and professional. |
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Carnivorous
Plants Wikipedia
- The wikipedia guide to carnivorous plants is very good. |
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International Carnivorous Plant Society
- An all-volunteer organization of horticulturists,
conservationists, scientists, and educators all interested
in sharing knowledge and news of carnivorous plants. Since
its founding in 1972, the Society has been an integral
part of the carnivorous plant world. |
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