Genlisea, or the “corkscrew” carnivorous plant, doesn’t wait above ground to hunt. Here’s how it traps tiny prey right ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Possessing more than two complete sets of chromosomes can be a hindrance to long-term survival of a plant lineage, yet scientists are also finding evidence it’s likely behind some ...

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

Scientists have uncovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant. Scientists at the University of Bristol have uncovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant. In the steaming jungles of ...

Carnivorous pitcher plants attract ants with their sweet but toxic nectar, turning its flowers into a deadly trap.

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 ...

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

An insect in a wetland where frogs and toads are singing had better be careful. These amphibians serve as a natural insect control. Bugs form a major part of their diet. If the wetland is an acidic ...

IDAHO, USA — Most animals eat plants, but there are some plants that eat animals. Rather, insects. On this edition of You Can Grow It, KTVB's Garden Master Jim Duthie shows us some of the carnivorous ...