Venus's Flytraps (Noun)
Meaning
Carnivorous plant of coastal plains of the Carolinas having sensitive hinged marginally bristled leaf blades that close and entrap insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Venus's flytraps are carnivorous plants that thrive in the nutrient-poor soil of the coastal plains of the Carolinas.
- The botanical garden features a unique exhibit of venus's flytraps, showcasing their fascinating insect-trapping abilities.
- To feed the venus's flytraps, simply place a few live insects on the leaves and watch as they snap shut.
- In their natural habitat, venus's flytraps obtain essential nutrients by capturing and digesting small insects.
- Venus's flytraps are relatively low-maintenance plants to care for, but they do require a diet of live insects to survive.