Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 7, 2011

Is Something Eating our Carnivorous Plants?

2 Pitcher Plants by Sandy Steinman

Not exactly. However, carnivorous plants such as the Pitcher Plant or Cobra Lily, Sundew, Bladderwort and Venus Flytrap are disappearing at an alarming rate. This is especially true in the US southeast but also happening here in California.  The main culprits are humans through destruction of habitat and poaching.  To read more:  Column One: Carnivorous plants losing ground in the U.S. To learn more about carnivorous plants go to When Flowers, Seeds, or Roots Attack an article on some of the most interesting species.


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