As the leaves turn shades of orange and the days grow shorter, Colorado’s landscape takes on an eerie charm that perfectly complements the Halloween spirit. With the thrill of the season in the air, ...

Plants that feed on meat and animal droppings have evolved at least ten times through evolutionary history Riley Black - Science Correspondent A Cape sundew wraps its sticky leaves around a helpless ...

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

Matthew M. Kaelin, “Voluptuous temptation in carnal bliss” (May 13, 2012), Nepenthes lowii x ventricosa ‘The Succubus’ cultivar (courtesy the artist) Matthew M. Kaelin cultivates the beautiful, fatal ...

When you think of carnivorous plants, does the quirky Audrey-2 from Little Shop of Horrors pop into your mind? Well, unlike that famous character, real-life Venus flytraps aren’t into munching on ...

Few plants are as fun, mysterious and educational as indoor carnivorous plants. There are many carnivorous houseplants from which to choose, the Venus flytrap being one of the more popular and ...

Carnivorous plants are interesting members of the plant world that have evolved to trap and digest animals, mostly insects, to survive. These plants thrive in places where the soil is poor in ...

Carnivorous plants feed on insects and use a variety of sneaky and sometimes gruesome ways to lure, trap and devour their prey. Question: I was recently gifted a Venus fly trap plant and would like to ...

North Carolina has 36 carnivorous plant species, including 15 native to the Wilmington area. The Green Swamp Preserve boasts a remarkable diversity of carnivorous plants, with at least 14 different ...

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 ...