Nepenthes gracilis (IMAGE)

University of Würzburg

Nepenthes gracilis

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Pitcher plants like Nephentes gracilis use their specialized leaves to capture insects. This food supplement allows the plants to thrive even in nutrient-poor habitats.

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Kenji Fukushima / Uni Würzburg

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