Australian Pitcher Plant (Noun)
Meaning
A carnivorous perennial herb having a green pitcher and hinged lid both with red edges; western Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Australian pitcher plant is a unique and fascinating species found in the southwestern region of Western Australia.
- Cephalotus follicularis, commonly known as the Australian pitcher plant, is a carnivorous plant that obtains essential nutrients by capturing and digesting insects.
- The Australian pitcher plant's modified leaves form a pitcher with a hinged lid that allows insects to enter but prevents them from escaping.
- In its natural habitat, the Australian pitcher plant grows in acidic soils and full sun to partial shade, often in association with other carnivorous plants.
- The Australian pitcher plant is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss and degradation, and conservation efforts are underway to protect this unique plant.