An insect lands on the open leaves of a Venus flytrap plant, drawn to an appealing scent ... a team of researchers knocked out two ion channels, making it harder to produce action potentials and ...

After all, they're typically at the bottom of the food chain. But the Carolinas are home to one vicious vegetable: The Venus flytrap. Using its famous trap, it can catch prey faster than you can ...

Venus flytrap One of the most active hunters in ... Such plants can even alter nectar production to maximize the probability of capturing prey when nutrients are scarce. Orange jewelweed Orange ...