1. Appearance characteristicsNepenthes has a different composition than many plants. It has a peculiar organ - a pitcher, which looks like a pocket with a leaf-like lid on it. The entire insect-catching pitcher is equivalent to its leaf, and the leaf-like part is actually its petiole. Its flowers are small, with a light fragrance during the day and a strong odor at night. 2. Growth habitsNepenthes is native to tropical and subtropical regions and has very high requirements for its growing environment. It needs to grow in a high temperature and high humidity environment, and at the same time be able to receive scattered light. Some grow in dark forests or on rock faces. 3. Predatory InsectsThe pitcher is a unique organ of the pitcher plant, and its main function is to prey on insects. The top of the insect trap is the cage mouth, and the surrounding circle is the lip, which secretes slippery nectar, which can both attract insects and make them fall into the cage. The cage contains digestive fluid that drowns and digests the insects. Some of the digestive juices are sticky, which ensures that the insects cannot escape. Medicinal valueIn addition to its ornamental value, pitcher plants can also be used as medicine. It can clear the lungs and moisten dryness, and can relieve cough. |
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