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  1. The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant native to the temperate and subtropical wetlands of North Carolina and South Carolina, on the East Coast of the United States. Although various modern hybrids have been created in cultivation , D. muscipula is the only species of the monotypic genus Dionaea .

  2. Jun 10, 2024 · Venus flytrap, perennial carnivorous plant of the sundew family, notable for its unusual habit of catching and digesting insects and other small animals. Venus flytraps do not rely on carnivory for energy but rather use the nitrogen-rich animal proteins to enable their survival in marginal soil conditions.

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  3. Nov 16, 2023 · Learn how to cultivate the carnivorous Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula) as a houseplant or outdoor perennial. Find out its light, water, soil, feeding, and propagation needs, as well as common pests and diseases.

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  4. The Venus flytrap is a flowering plant best known for its carnivorous eating habits. The “trap” is made of two hinged lobes at the end of each leaf. On the inner surfaces of the lobes are hair-like projections called trichomes that cause the lobes to snap shut when prey comes in contact with them.

  5. Discover the fascinating biology of the Venus Flytrap, a carnivorous plant that feeds on various prey by snapping shut when triggered.

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  6. Nov 3, 2023 · Learn how to grow this carnivorous plant that traps and eats insects in your garden or indoors. Find out its native habitat, characteristics, watering, feeding, and maintenance needs.

  7. Aug 29, 2023 · The Venus Flytrap is the most famous carnivorous plant. Learn how to care for Dionaea muscipula with this complete guide covering water, light, soil, and dormancy. Tom's Carnivores

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