dionaeadionaea
genusgenusCarnivorous plants featuring distinctive hinged traps that snap shut when triggered by prey touching their sensitive trigger hairs. These fascinating plants use their modified leaves to catch and digest insects for supplemental nutrients.
Etymology
The name 'Dionaea' comes from Greek mythology, referencing Dione, the mother of Aphrodite and a daughter of Oceanus, though the exact reason for this naming choice remains mysterious.
Interesting fact!
The traps can distinguish between living prey and non-food items through multiple trigger hair activations, preventing the plant from wasting energy on false alarms.
