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The pitcher plant gets its name from its unique tubular shape, resembling a pitcher or container. This structure traps and holds rainwater, creating a liquid-filled reservoir that attracts and captures insects. The plant uses these insects as a source of nutrients, supplementing its growth in nutrient-poor environments.
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What is an Australian pitcher plant?
An Australian pitcher plant is another name for a Western Australian pitcher plant - also known as the Albany pitcher plant, a carnivorous plant of Western Australia, Latin name Cephalotus follicularis.
What is an Albany pitcher plant?
An Albany pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant of Western Australia, Latin name Cephalotus follicularis.
Scientif name for pitcher plant?
Nepenthes
How did the pitcher plant get its name?
Its stem looks like a pitcher and holds liquid. The liquid traps unwary insects which drown and provide food for the plant.
Name two insectivorous plant?
Venus flytrap and pitcher plant are two examples of insectivorous plants that are adapted to trap and feed on insects for nutrients.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia ssp. jonesi.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Sweet pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia alata.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Yellow pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia flava.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Hooded pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia minor.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Parrot pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia psittacina.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Purple pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia purpurea.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the carnivorous plant Red pitcher plant?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Sarracenia rubra.
