It depends on the type of perennial. A perennial technically refers to any plant that lives more than two years. So, in that case, some types (such as the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine) can live thousands of years.
However, in gardening, it generally refers to any herbaceous plant tha lives more than 2 years. So the oldest age of such plants varies.
I don't know how big a regular pitcher is but the biggest one is the Rajah Pitcher Plant and has pitchers as big as footballs.
Yes the pitcher plant is a flowering plant. It flowers in spring.
I think it would be worth at least $10 for the historical value.
if a bug goes into this plant the sticky sides keep it falling in and it's wings are to damp to fly
Insects and other prey of the tropical pitcher plant are lured by its bright and attractive colors and markings, the sugary nectar inside the "pitcher", and the sweet scent it gives off.
After the insect enters the pitcher, it becomes trapped in the sticky nectar inside.
1. The pitcher shape to trap insects inside. 2. The aroma to attract insects. 3. Hair growing downward to stop insects from escaping. 4. Using insects as a source of nitrogen in an environment low in nitrogen.
to trap an insect in the pitcher and digest it.
so it can have nutrients.
pitcher plants are grows in soil which does not have much nitrogen in soluble form. they trap insect because they have nitrogen in their bodies.
Flowering plants are so successful because they have adaptations that allow them to live on land. Real adaptation examples: Retain moisture, trasnport water and other resources between plant parts, grow upright, and reproduce withouht free-standing water.