

How to identify Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
Venus flytrap, also known as Meadow clams, Tippity twitchet
Venus flytrap exhibits a striking and distinctive appearance, characterized by hinged, jaw-like leaves that are edged with long, eyelash-like protrusions. This remarkable adaptation serves a functional purpose in the plant's unique carnivorous diet. Each leaf bears two lobes which form a trap that is capable of rapid closure when triggered. The inner surfaces of these lobes are brightly colored, often displaying a vivid red or pink hue, which contrasts sharply against the green of the rest of the leaf. Typically growing in clusters, this plant reaches a modest size, generally not exceeding 6 inches (15 cm) in height and spread.
Lobed leaves with eyelash-like protrusions, capable of rapid closure for trapping prey.
Brightly colored inner leaf surfaces, often red or pink, contrasting with green exterior.
White cup-shaped flowers with 5 sepals, 5 petals, and 10-12 stamens in May-June.
Dehiscent, green to brown capsules with small black seeds, splitting along three sutures.
Low-growing rosette of bristly leaves ending in hinged trap structures, up to 5 inches long.
The leaves of venus flytrap are 2-5 inches (5-13 cm) long and form a low-growing basal rosette of up to 8 bristly leaves. Each leaf ends in a trap comprised of two hinged lobes with bristly edges. The inner surface of the trap varies from rich, dark red to green, influenced by sunlight exposure. These modified leaves trap insects, using nectar to lure them inside. Key features include the bristly texture and the hinged, lobed structure.
The flowers of venus flytrap appear in clusters atop a 4-12 inch (10-30 cm) leafless stalk in May and June. Each 0.7-inch (1.8 cm) bloom is white and cup-shaped, featuring 5 sepals, 5 petals, and 10-12 stamens. This configuration, combined with the distinct blooming period, helps identify the species.
The fruit of venus flytrap is a dehiscent capsule, typically bearing a modest number of seeds. At maturity, these capsules are green to brown, providing a camouflage among the surrounding foliage. When ready, they split open along three sutures to release seeds for dispersal. Each seed is diminutive and black, offering a stark contrast to its capsule. On average, the capsules are about 0.2 inches (5 mm) in diameter, a size that is relatively small, reflecting the minimalist nature of venus flytrap's fruiting habit.
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Scientific Classification of Venus flytrap