Carnivorous plants
Carnivorous plants are a group that tend to be attractive to the collector rather than the general gardener. Yet many of us have tried growing at least one carnivorous plant - "tried" being the important word here.
It's hoped to bring you more information about sucessfully growing these plants in Queensland in the future. Meanwhile, consider joining a carnivorous plant society for more information as well as shows, displays, meetings, outings or plant sales. Also, check below for links.
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News
Pitcher plant could revolutionise housework
Inspired by the slippery surface of a pitcher plant's trap, scientists have developed a material that repells a wide range of liquids and solids, even under harsh conditions. It has potential in a wide range of medical and industrial applications, including self-cleaning windows and anti-graffiti coatings. Source: Slippery slope:Researchers take advice from a carnivorous plant (September 2011)
When is a plant "carnivorous"?
UK scientists are exploring notions of what consitutues a carnivorous plant in a review paper Murderous plants: Victorian Gothic, Darwin and modern insights into vegetable carnivory. Common plants that can trap insects in sticky hairs, for example, may benefit from the nutrients released when the insects eventually break down. These might be considered partly carnivorous. Read more at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew website: Scientists think 'Killer Petunias' should join the rank of carnivorous plants (Dec 2009)
Links
You'll find plenty of information about these fascinating plants on the internet. Here are a few links to get you started:
Venus Flytrap Care tips. Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture
Sundews from Veld & Flora, the Botanical Society of South Africa
Misspellings: carnivourous plants, carnivorous palnts, carnivouros plants
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