Swollen bladderwort is an invasive, carnivorous plant that has been spotted in eight bodies of water in Maine. It eats insect larvae and water fleas, forming mats on the surface of the water. The ...

Carnivorous plants flip the rules of the food chain by trapping insects and small animals to extract valuable nutrients that the plants can't absorb from the soil. Not only does this alien-looking ...

For small aquatic critters like mosquito larvae and water fleas, a plant called the bladderwort is a nightmare. Like the Venus flytrap, it’s carnivorous; it eats bugs. On the water’s surface, ...

Aquatic carnivorous plants, typified by genera such as Utricularia and Aldrovanda, represent some of nature’s most specialised adaptations for life in nutrient-poor aquatic environments. These plants ...

As the leaves turn shades of orange and the days grow shorter, Colorado’s landscape takes on an eerie charm that perfectly complements the Halloween spirit. With the thrill of the season in the air, ...

North Carolina has 36 carnivorous plant species, including 15 native to the Wilmington area. The Green Swamp Preserve boasts a remarkable diversity of carnivorous plants, with at least 14 different ...

The Mid-Atlantic Carnivorous Plant Society (MACPS) will present its first-ever Plant Show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Haverford College. Tickets are $5 and on sale now. The one-day ...