VT KTU April 7th- "Killer Plants: The World of Carnivorous Plants"

Carnivorous Plants trick insects into thinking they will get a sweet nectar treat, but, to the insects' surprise, they are making a visit to a death trap! These plants have several methods by which they attract insects and also have several mechanisms by which they capture and devour their prey. These plants evolved their carnivorous habit as a way to gain supplemental nutrients since their native soils are often bog-like and very low in essential elements that are needed by plants. There are many intersting facts to learn about these mysterious predators of the plant world.

By- Department of Horticulture's Indoor Plants Course

Students in the Indoor Plants course will share what they have learned in class about carnivorous plants.