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Because in their pitchers their is an enzyme that hold preservatives and decomposers. When an insect or sometimes mice or rats fall into the liquid they drown, decompose, and turn into nutrients for the plant.
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Is Nepenthes hamata dangerous to humans?
No, There is no carnivorous plants we know of that are dangerous to humans. Their liquid is just enzymes of preservatives and other things. I have a nepenthes Ventricosa x Boschiana, flytraps, Sarracenias, and sundews.
What is the biggest animal a carnivorous plant can eat?
In terms of size, the largest carnivorous plants are in the genera Nepenthes and Triphyophyllum. The Nepenthes rajah species is one of the largest and can eat frogs, geckos, skinks, and even mice.One of the most amazing carnivorous plants and well known is the Venus flytrap.
Is a bindweed a carnivorous plant or a climbing plant or a cone bearing plant or a seasweed or a fern?
All bindweeds are flowering plants and are vines. Certainly not carnivorous, but if you interested in climbing plants and carnivorous plants you may want to research the genus 'nepenthes'.
When was Nepenthes burkei created?
Nepenthes gantungensis was created in 2010.
Why are nepenthes carnivorous?
Because in their pitchers their is an enzyme that hold preservatives and decomposers. When an insect or sometimes mice or rats fall into the liquid they drown, decompose, and turn into nutrients for the plant.
When was Nepenthes mapuluensis created?
Nepenthes mapuluensis was created in 1990.
When was Nepenthes baramensis created?
Nepenthes baramensis was created in 2011.
When was Nepenthes appendiculata created?
Nepenthes appendiculata was created in 2011.
When was Nepenthes ventricosa created?
Nepenthes ventricosa was created in 1837.
When was Nepenthes tobaica created?
Nepenthes tobaica was created in 1928.
When was Nepenthes neoguineensis created?
Nepenthes neoguineensis was created in 1911.
When was Nepenthes khasiana created?
Nepenthes khasiana was created in 1873.
