There is something so intriguing about carnivorous plants, and having them in your home or garden is certainly a talking point (and a unique way to get rid of flies that annoy you). One popular ...

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

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 ...

Not having luck growing carnivorous plants at home? Jacob Soule talks carnivorous plant soil requirements, pitcher plant varieties, sundew plant care, and more. In this episode of Mother Earth News ...

Anna: They snap, they trap, they stick, and they suck. This is the bizarre world of carnivorous plants—leafy creatures that eat everything from insects, to crustaceans, to mammals. I’m Anna, and this ...

Somewhere along the evolutionary timeline of bog-dwelling angiosperms, the plants gathered together and decided they wouldn’t take it any longer. No more would insects see plants as the ultimate salad ...

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 ...

Illegally introduced purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), also known as the northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, or side-saddle flower, growing in the wild in Dorset, UK. This carnivorous ...

In Florida’s wetlands, the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally. Home to entire unique ecosystems, there are more to these ancient organisms than many realize. So ...