For the first time in 20 years, botanists have identified a new carnivorous plant on the Pacific coast of North America, but what’s good news for science is bad news for insects. The Triantha ...

When we create a mental image of a carnivorous plant, the Venus flytrap typically comes to mind. As kids, we were enthralled with the spooky idea that a plant could eat meat. However, scientists say ...

The delicate stalk and pretty white flowers of Triantha occidentalis may seem like the perfect place to perch if you're an insect, but get trapped in its sticky hairs and it will suck the nutrients ...

Non-native plant feeding insects can be serious agricultural pests, but a new study estimates that many such invasive insects remain undiscovered. (Getty Images) Over the past two centuries, thousands ...

A plant that grows in bogs along the west coast of North America has been spotted using its flowers to eat insects. Until now, researchers had no idea it was carnivorous. Carnivorous plants absorb ...

Sebastopol; Calif. -- The founder of California Carnivores plant nursey in Northern California started his garden of insect-eating plants as a passion project decades ago. Now, his passion has evolved ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An international team of botanists recently discovered two new ...