Pinguicula [ping-WIK-yoo-la] genus consists of carnivorous plants and members of the Lentibulariaceae family. The plant’s common name butterwort comes from the Latin word pinguis, which means small and … [Read more]
The Cape Sundew, Drosera capensis (Dra-si-ra Cap-PEN-sis) is a carnivorous plant found only in the gardens of true plant lovers. The species belongs to the … [Read more]
The many types of carnivorous plants are a strange variation of plant life which approaches some of the characteristics of animal life, at least those … [Read more]
The “Pitcher Plant” Nepenthes [nee-pen’-theez] is perfect for those with green thumbs. Nepenthes tends to be a bit of a challenge to grow. It’s a … [Read more]