Dionaea muscipula “Venus Flytrap”

The Dionaea is better known as ‘the Venus flytrap’. That trap is found at the end of each 5 cm leaf. The leaf trap has hairs that act as ‘sensors’ the moment a fly, ant, or spider comes into contact with the plant. The trap snaps shut and the prey cannot escape. After about 10 days, the trap opens again and the plant is again ready for use. The sun gives the inside of the leaf a beautiful dark red glow.