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North Carolina is home to many carnivorous plants

Posted on September 6, 2016 by tedmanzer

Last week I profiled the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). Most folks are familiar with that one, but there are several more insect consuming plants in our locale. We don’t often encounter them since they usually live in wet boggy areas. … Continue reading →

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Venus fly traps are native plants and really cool

Posted on August 30, 2016 by tedmanzer

One group of plants that seems to fascinate people, particularly children is carnivorous plants. The one we think of first is the Venus fly trap, which is actually native to North Carolina. Its range is small and encompasses a small … Continue reading →

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