Here we see the pitcher plant Nepenthes macrophylla with animal droppings stuck on the side of its tubular trap. A group of former carnivorous plants have given up catching creepy crawlies and instead ...

Carnivorous plants look like botanical oddities, but their behavior is not a gimmick. It is a precise evolutionary solution ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. While the carnivorous cravings of most flesh-eating plants are limited to small insects, one exception is the pitcher plant. It can consume ...

These carnivorous plants have evolved in ingenious ways—inspiring innovations from nonstick sprays to water repellants. What other mysteries do pitcher plants hold? A tropical pitcher plant's slippery ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. TIME AND AGAIN, plants have evolved the ability to eat animals ...

When you think of predators, plants likely aren’t the first things that come to mind. Yet, in the fascinating world of carnivorous plants, some species have evolved remarkable ways to capture and ...

Some plants survive by doing things you wouldn’t expect, and the pitcher plant is one of the boldest examples. At first glance it looks harmless, with its tall, tube shaped leaves and striking colours ...

Former bug-eating plants, which evolved to feed on animal droppings instead, have a more nutritious diet than their carnivorous cousins, a new study finds. When you purchase through links on our site, ...