Pitcher plants are a type of plant that have special leaves that form a hollow structure resembling a pitcher or a cup. These plants use this structure to trap and digest insects and other small organisms for nutrients.
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- The new paper builds on this older work, conducting a deeper investigation into how unrelated pitcher plants came to share so much in common. (sciencedaily.com)
- The carnivorous pitcher plant lures in insects with sweet - smelling juice, appealing to your cunning and possessive side. (mindbodygreen.com)
- The structure's reverberations enable the bats to distinguish this roost - friendly pitcher plant from other closely related plants that lack the reflective piece. (sciencemag.org)
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