Dionaea muscipula

A fascinating Carnivorous plant that has modified leaves to attract and catch its prey - insects. The leaves of the plant sit wide open, when a insect makes contact with the plant the internal hairs are triggered and the leaves clamp shut trapping the insect inside where it will decompose providing food for the plant. Naturally occurring in the boggy marshes of the Carolina's in america, which have very poor nutrient soil. A perfect plant to grow indoors, in containers or outside in sheltered marshes or boggy areas. A excellent plant to give a child to capture their interest into the fascinating world of plants.