commonly known largest genera plants species members family lure capture digest insects covering leaf surfaces insects supplement poor mineral nutrition soil plants grow species vary greatly size form found growing continent antarctica botanical greek english common derived latin meaning sun refer drops tip resemble drops morning characteristics perennial rarely annual plants forming upright height depending species climbing species form stems reach longer lengths case shown able achieve lifespan years genus specialized nutrient behavior missing particular plants normally use earth bound habit genus divided growth forms temperate species form tight cluster leaves called winter period european species belong group australia including tasmania new_zealand temperate species dies horn shaped subtropical species maintain growth year round uniform nearly uniform climatic conditions group roughly australian species distinguished miniature growth formation reproduction dense formation hairs crown center hairs serve protect plants australia intense summer sun form subgenus nearly australian species form underground survive extremely dry summers habitat emerging autumn called divided groups form form climbing stems comprise subgenus complex group tropical australian species live constantly warm wet conditions species comprise group developed special strategies cope alternately drier conditions species example densely covered maintain sufficiently humid environment serve increased surface morning complex comprises subgenus form single strictly defined growth form number species group queensland small group species native highly humid habitats dim australian leaves characterised topped sticky cover trapping mechanism usually employs types sweet attract insects digest absorb resulting nutrient soup missing species small prey mainly consisting insects attracted sweet touching prey sticky prevents progress escape eventually prey death exhaustion death usually occurs minutes plant dissolve insect free nutrients contained nutrient mixture absorbed leaf surfaces rest plant species able response contact edible prey extremely sensitive bend center leaf bring insect contact possible according contact legs small single induce response response touch known rapid species outer recently coined snap bend prey matter seconds contact known bend prey tenths second addition movement species able bend degrees maximize contact prey exhibits probably dramatic movement leaf completely prey minutes species unable bend leaves response prey type strong red yellow emergence recently discovered australian species function known help attracting prey leaf morphology species genus extremely varied ranging leaves divided leaves flowers fruit flowers nearly plants held far leaves long stem physical isolation flower traps originally thought adaptation meant avoid trapping potential recent study indicated species attract distinct types insects prey little overlap instead tall flower probably help raise flowers height noticeable spikes flowers open time usually remain open short period flowers open response light intensity opening direct sunlight entire moving response sun position sky symmetrical flowers perfect parts exceptions rule species small flowers species regia flowers diameter general flowers white pink australian species display wider range colors including orange red yellow metallic violet superior develops seed capsule bearing numerous tiny seeds grain type compound means grains stuck protein called roots root systems weakly developed serving mainly absorb water anchor plant ground roots relatively useless nutrient south african species use roots water food storage species root systems remain stem dies species use roots propagation length australian species form underground purpose serve allow plants survive dry summers roots extremely long proportion size plant extending roots beneath soil surface form roots supports reported form penetrate plant tissues taxonomy right shows relationship classes defined analysis section included study place system unclear recent studies placed group near section placed note placement section relation uncertain section shows multiple times phylogenetic study need revision genus reproduction species self fertile flowers self closing numerous seeds produced tiny black seeds response moisture light seeds temperate species require cold damp seeds species require hot dry summer period followed cool moist winter reproduction occurs naturally species produce roots come close surface soil older leaves touch ground reproduce specialized scale like leaves called produce culture propagated leaf crown root seeds distribution range genus stretches alaska north new_zealand south centers diversity australia roughly known species south_america southern africa species species found large parts north_america areas considered form outskirts generic range ranges typically approach temperate arctic areas contrary previous evolutionary genus longer thought occurred breakup continental drift thought occurred result subsequent wide dispersal range origins genus thought africa australia europe home species ranges species overlap form sterile addition species hybrid native europe north_america home additional species small annual native coastal states texas virginia slightly larger plant similar range found areas caribbean species native northern united_states southern canada subspecies native gulf_coast florida panhandle genus described cosmopolitan meaning worldwide distribution botanist author monograph family date called description genus highly unusual circumstances admitting species occupy significant earth surface der particularly pointed absence species arid climate zones countless mediterranean region north_africa species diversity temperate zones europe north_america habitat generally grow moist rarely constantly wet habitats acidic soils high levels sunlight common habitats include swamps marshes venezuela coastal australia south_africa moist species grow association moss soil nutrient supply soil making nutrients available plant life allows rely soil bound nutrients flourish dominating vegetation usually genus variable terms habitat individual species adapted wide variety environments including habitats highly shaded environments queensland temperate species form winter examples adaptation habitats general tend inhabit warm climates moderately frost resistant conservation status species united_states federally protected listed threatened endangered states additionally remaining native populations lie protected land national parks wildlife preserves species protected law european countries germany austria switzerland czech_republic finland hungary france bulgaria currently largest threat europe north_america habitat destruction development projects draining agricultural uses harvesting regions led species parts range plants habitats usually difficult impossible ecological needs certain populations closely tied geographical location increased legal protection concentrated effort habitats threat plants survival species remain endangered relatively image plants small low growth makes difficult protect landscape overlooked recognized south_africa australia centers species diversity natural habitats plants undergoing high degree pressure human activities expanding population centers queensland perth cape_town threaten habitats draining moist areas agriculture forestry rural areas sweeping australia years pose threat species drying previously moist areas species endemic limited area threatened collection plants wild considered endangered madagascar large scale removal plants wild million plants harvested commercial medicinal use annually uses medicinal plant medicinal herbs early 12th century italian doctor described plant remedy sole commonly preparations germany europe tea especially recommended dry modern study shown exhibits properties listed doubtful treating tuberculosis strengthen heart treat prevent today registered usually combination ingredients today usually treat lung stomach medicinal preparations primarily roots flowers fruit like native species protected parts europe north_america extracts usually prepared cultivated fast growing specifically plants collected imported madagascar spain france finland ornamental plants nature beauty traps favorite ornamental plants environmental requirements species relatively stringent difficult meet cultivation result species unavailable commercially varieties way mainstream nursery business found sale venus include cultivation requirements vary greatly species general require high environmental moisture content usually form constantly moist wet soil substrate species require water pure nutrients minerals soil stunt growth kill commonly plants grown soil substrate containing combination dead live moss moss sand reverse rain water produced remarkable elastic properties genus attractive subject research recent study species analyzed content atomic force transmission electron energy ray researchers able observe networks sizes addition calcium key components biological identified increase turn increasing effectiveness trap importantly research fact dried provides suitable substrate attachment living cells important implications tissue engineering especially elastic qualities essentially coating surgical replacement hip organ drastically improve rate recovery decrease potential rejection living tissue effectively attach grow authors suggest wide variety applications including wound treatment medicine enhancing synthetic note stretch nearly million times original size readily available use extremely cost efficient source uses native australia considered australian purple yellow traditionally prepared scottish highlands produced recipe 14th century fresh leaves mainly chemical constituents chemical compounds potential biological activities found including constituents plant acid acid acid acid acid acid acid
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