If you're looking for a plant that sits around all day, maybe carnivorous plants aren't for you. No - these plants are exciting and fun. Yes, like most plants, carnivorous species like the famous ...

If you notice your plants are being devoured, it's likely by one of these common garden creatures. Tammi Mild / Getty Images While there are plenty of beneficial insects and cute mammals in your yard, ...

The reasoning behind these rules makes sense once you know the unique natural history of carnivorous plants. Although the most well-known carnivorous plant, the Venus flytrap, is native only to a ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to some pretty gnarly carnivorous plants that will use ...

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 ...

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 ...