The Cape sundew is a carnivorous plant found in South Africa. The plant’s leaves are covered in tiny red tentacles called glandular trichomes. The tentacles produce drops of sticky mucilage, a ...

Scientists have discovered a plant that confuses eating and reproducing in an unexpected way in the wetlands of eastern Australia. Although sundew Drosera hookeri is not a “hunter” of its pollinators, ...

Experience the fascinating life cycle of Drosera capensis, also known as the Cape Sundew, in this detailed time-lapse video. From seed to maturity, watch as this remarkable carnivorous plant ...

For many, visiting a forest is as much to see rich fauna as it is to relax and ease stress. However, with the decrease in green cover and deforestation, wild animals are a rare sight. Yet, not many ...

Carnivorous plants have nutritional needs that may not otherwise be met in their environments, one reader explains ...

Carnivorous plants are some of the most interesting lifeforms in the world. While most plants rely solely on sunlight and water to survive, carnivorous plants additionally digest insects for added ...