Watch as a carnivorous plant devours a fly

Native to the cape in South Africa, the Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) is a carnivorous plant that is adorned with brightly coloured tentacles. These tentacles secrete a sticky mucilage that is used to trap and hold insects. The mucilage contains acid and enzymes that help break down and digest the poor bug. The sundew tries … Continued

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