Fascinating & Fun Facts About Venus Flytraps: The Green Predators Among Us

Imagine a world where the usual roles of hunter and hunted are turned on their head, where the predator doesn’t stalk through the underbrush or soar through the skies, but instead, lies in wait, rooted to the spot.

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Let’s explore the life of this extraordinary plant, uncovering the truths that make it a subject of endless curiosity.

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Eats Bugs Like Flies, Spiders & Beetles

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Have Trigger Hairs That Cause the Lobes to Close

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Produce Elegant White Flowers

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Can Live For 20 Years or More

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