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Dionaea muscipula - Venus Flytrap [carnivorous]

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) (Ellis): This carnivorous bog plant is so named because of its leaves, which are shaped like the clam the mythical Venus emerged from when she was born. Like that myth, these leaves contain a deadly attractant of their own. A sweet smell draws small insects into the... See More

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Sarracenia 'Cobra Nest' - Pitcher Plant [carnivorous]

Sarracenia 'Cobra Nest' PPAF: A bog pitcher with a curled top which looks like the frills of a cobra. The leaves are a gradient of lime green to maroon. These catch a prolific amount of insects by drawing them in with a sweet scent. The insects climb inside the leaves where the slippery... See More

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Sarracenia 'Meerkat Mob' - Pitcher Plant [carnivorous]

Sarracenia 'White Wizard': These bog pitcher plants have round, tube leaves with a rounded top and lime green lips around the opening. These catch a prolific amount of insects by drawing them in with a sweet scent. The insects climb inside the leaves where the slippery hairs cause them to lo... See More

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Sarracenia purpurea - Purple Pitcher Plant [carnivorous]

Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea): A classic bog pitcher. The purple pitcher plant is known for its robust leaves and deep purple color it becomes in bright sunlight. These catch a prolific amount of insects by drawing them in with a sweet scent. The insects climb inside the leaves where th... See More

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Sarracenia 'White Wizard' - Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia 'White Wizard': These bog pitcher plants have round, tube leaves with a frilly, white top and red lips around the opening. These catch a prolific amount of insects by drawing them in with a sweet scent. The insects climb inside the leaves where the slippery hairs cause them to los... See More

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