New research seems to bust a common hypothesis for how a Venus flytrap's trap begins to close, while supporting another.

Watch the incredible transformation of a Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) from seed to a thriving, insect-eating plant in this detailed time-lapse. Follow each stage of plant growth, from initial ...

There aren’t many plants kids would name as their favorite. It’s probably a pretty short list that includes classics like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Venus fly trap (Dionaea muscipula) captivates with its clever approach to survival, thriving in the coastal wetlands of North ...

The walls of cells in the leaves' outer layer suddenly soften, allowing the structures to hinge into a closed position, according to a new study ...

Plants lack nerves, yet they can sensitively detect touch from other organisms. In the Venus flytrap, highly sensitive sensory hairs act as tactile sensing organs; when touched twice in quick ...

The Venus flytrap can survive in the nutrient-poor swamps of North and South Carolina because it compensates for the lack of nitrogen, phosphate and minerals by catching and eating insects. It hunts ...

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One of only two plants worldwide that actively trap animal prey, the flytrap is at home in a surprisingly small patch of U.S. soil. Lynda Richardson As I slogged through black swamp water, the mud ...

Is your houseplant collection plagued by tiny soil flies that you just can't seem to get rid of? Or maybe your kitchen is constantly inundated with fruit flies circling your compost or fruit bowl? If ...