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Dionaea muscipula (dai-uh-NAY-uh muh·SHI·poo·luh) commonly known as Venus Flytrap is a Carnivorous Plant. Carnivorous plants are plants that get most of their nutrients from trapping and eating animals, typically insects and other arthropods. On occasion they may even consume some small mammals and birds. They still generate all of their energy from photosynthesis.
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Venus flytraps are an endangered species - In 1979, the wild population of the Venus flytrap was estimated to be around 4.5 million individual plants. In 2019, a survey by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program estimated the wild population of the Venus flytrap was around 302,000 individual plants.
Poaching is the biggest threat for Venus flytraps. As well as a destruction of their natural habitat. The Venus flytrap is classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Venus flytrap produces beautiful white flowers. When most people think of the Venus flytrap, they picture a large, toothy mouth without a face or a head. The image can be quite alarming - terrifying, even. But the truth is that even these meat-eating plants bloom pretty flowers. These plants are perennials, which means that the Venus flytrap life cycle repeats, and they bloom every year. When they do, they sprout gorgeous white flowers with green veins.
Venus flytrap can digest meat - However, hamburgers Cause Dionaea Muscipula To Rot. Although Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant, it cannot eat the same type of meat as humans. The plant turns black, rots and dies if it is fed a fast-food burger.
Venus flytraps eat bugs. You may not have realized this was possible, but the Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that eats crawling insects, such as flies and other bugs. Venus flytrap food ranges from flies to spiders to beetles and every insect in between. The only insects that this plant doesn’t eat are those that pollinate it, like bees.
Their most common meal is not a fly
Venus flytraps do not need to eat bugs to survive. The Venus flytrap doesn’t actually need to feed on bugs for its survival. Like all plants, the Venus flytrap can produce its own food through the process of photosynthesis. However, Venus flytraps in the wild don’t get enough nutrients from the soil in their natural habitats. So, eating insects is their way of supplementing their diets so they can thrive rather than just survive.
Traps Catch Occasional Frogs. The Venus flytrap is a fantastic plant and a perfectly adapted hunter. Besides trapping and feeding on small insects such as beetles and insects, it can also catch and eat slightly larger prey.
Venus flytraps only eat live prey. A Venus flytrap in its natural habitat can easily get triggered by inanimate objects that fall in its lobes. Natural items like twigs, leaves, and rocks can cause the jaws to snap shut. When a Venus flytrap closes its “mouth” on something, it will wait to detect motion from the object to verify that it has caught a live insect. If the object doesn’t move, the plant will open again.
They are native to North and South Carolina. In fact, they do not grow naturally anywhere else in the entire world! They are the state carnivorous plant for North Carolina.
Red Venus flytraps exist, and they are beautiful
Venus Fly Traps Also Grow Blue. There is no doubt that Venus flytrap is a highly advanced and developed plant. Although the main point of attraction for the prey is nectar, the plant has a better antic that makes sure that the insects are attracted to it. Typically, the plant emits a blue light that is very attractive to insects. While nectar plays a significant role in attracting prey, the plant boosts its odds of capturing prey by producing a fluorescent blue glow to attract insects.
Venus flytraps do not consume pollinators
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[@davestredulinsky]

Very interesting information about the Venus flytrap. Sad to how much its numbers have declined in the wild. I remember my mother having one when I was about 10 years old and how fascinated I was seeing it. I enjoyed in full to the end. Thank you, my friend.

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Thanks so much Dave. I really appreciate your support!

[@Ruslan_Flash]

Very interesting video 👍👍👍

[@maisonbleue870]

The Venus flytrap is a really interesting plant dear Mary Ellen. Thank you this awesome upload dear
warm greetings and a nice week - Saderé💜👍13💖💕👋

[@maisonbleue870]

Thank you dear Mary Ellen - have a fine weekend dear - Saderé💜🙏💖💕

[@moodyblooms]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing.. Returning Support with Full View and Like..I live in NC but don't think I've ever seen one in the wild.. Hope your week is going well..

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Thank you very much!

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Hello dear friend ❤️
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It's amazing amazing video sharing ❤️📷
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[@moodyblooms]

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[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Hi Mary Ellen. Those are some very interesting facts. Great to know about the pollinators. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@moodyblooms]

Hi Marlene! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I really appreciate your support dear!

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

Awesome video, I really learned a lot. It's kind of sad that they're so endangered. Did not expect that. Happy to discover you today. Ona side note, I love your short hairstyle, looks very pretty!

[@moodyblooms]

Thanks so much!

[@mrtraveler7]

Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are fascinating carnivorous plants with an appetite for insects. be connected friend

[@moodyblooms]

Yes they are!

[@MarcDevero]

I've kept venus fly traps but can't seem to get them to last longer than a few months, Moody! After seeing this, I'll probably go buy another this weekend! 💖🌻💘Cheers! \|/

[@moodyblooms]

Thanks for stopping by Marc! Take care!

[@ScottsJourneys]

I didn't know they produce flowers. Now I want one. lol... Cool video!!

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Thanks for watching!

[@magicway3092]

So great video.
Full watched.
Wish you all the best.🩷🌼🩷🩵

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Thank you very much

[@PeterNorthJr]

Thats not true.... they eat inanimate objects.... you can trigger the hair after its closed.... some people leave the tweezers in there for a bit.... ive heard you can squeeze the outer part of the plant once its closed and trigger the hairs that way.... im looking for that now

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Thanks for stopping by!

[@denisesorchidparadise1411]

very interesting facts on an interesting plant!

[@moodyblooms]

Thanks Denise!

[@AlienSnowflake]

Never knew it was named after a goddess. Wow

[@moodyblooms]

Yep! 🤩

[@garygilliam1890]

Good information thanks

[@moodyblooms]

So nice of you Gary! Thanks for watching!

[@heatherstephens9295]

Great information 👍👍

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Glad it was helpful!

[@gramermanush1279]

amazing

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Thank you! Cheers!