Carnivorous Plants
One of the most intriguing evolutionary adaptations in the botanical world is insect carnivory. This life history strategy has evolved in habitats where the growing substrate – often wet places and bogs – is poor in nutrients. In such situations, insects help to make ends meet, so to speak, allowing carnivorous plants to attain all the macro and micronutrients they require for growth. For gardeners, their intriguing forms offer intrigue and novelty for the garden and containers.
