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   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 .

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3. www.gardenersworld.com › how-to › grow-plantsHow to Care for a Venus Fly Trap | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

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   Jan 27, 2023 · Learn how to grow and care for a Venus fly trap, a carnivorous plant that catches flies with its modified leaves. Find out about watering, feeding, propagation and common problems.

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4. www.thespruce.com › venus-fly-trap-plant-profileHow to Grow and Care for Venus Flytrap Plant - The Spruce

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   Nov 16, 2023 · The Venus fly trap ( Dionaea muscipula) is a perennial carnivorous plant, a member of the sundew family well known for consuming small insects. People grow it in part because of its unique and eye-catching look, but mostly because of what it does.

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   What is a Venus flytrap?

   • The Venus flytrap is a small plant whose structure can be described as a rosette of four to seven leaves, which arise from a short subterranean stem that is actually a bulb-like object.

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   Why is muscipula called a flytrap?

   • The plant's common name (originally "Venus's flytrap") refers to Venus, the Roman goddess of love. The genus name, Dionaea ("daughter of Dione "), refers to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, [further explanation needed] while the species name, muscipula, is Latin for both "mousetrap" and "flytrap".

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   How does a Venus flytrap get energy?

   • The Venus flytrap derives energy through photosynthesis but supplements its nutrients by trapping and digesting prey. Venus flytrap ( Dionaea muscipula) is a member of the Droseraceae (sundew) family and the only species of Dionaea. The species name muscipula means “mousetrap” in Latin, which is quite fitting for this plant.

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   Are flytraps hard to grow?

   • Flytraps are challenging to grow in that they need very specific care. These aren’t normal houseplants and can’t be cultivated the same way you would a Dracaena or jasmine plant. Once you understand and follow their requirements, though, this endangered species should feel right at home in your garden.

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6. www.britannica.com › plant › Venus-flytrapVenus flytrap | Description, Mechanism, Adaptations, Habitat ...

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   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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7. www.rhs.org.uk › plants › venus-fly-trapVenus fly trap / RHS Gardening

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   Learn how to grow Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula), a carnivorous plant with jaw-like traps that digest insects. Find out its likes, dislikes, and how to care for it as a houseplant.

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9. www.epicgardening.com › venus-flytrapHow to Plant, Grow, and Care for Venus Flytrap - Epic Gardening

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Learn how to plant, care for, and feed this carnivorous plant that traps and digests insects. Venus flytrap is native to boggy areas of North and South Carolina and needs consistent moisture and high humidity.

10. www.nwf.org › Plants-and-Fungi › Venus-FlytrapVenus Flytrap | National Wildlife Federation

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    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.