January 15, 2010

Pitcher Plants

AN INTERESTING PLANT IN THE RAIN FOREST IS THE PITCHER PLANT.

THESE PLANTS HAVE A SLIPPERY TIP SO WHEN A FLY LANDS ON IT THEY FALL IN.
INSIDE THE PITCHER PLANT IS DIGESTIVE FLUID THAT TAKES THE NUTRIENTS IN THE FLY.

SOME PITCHER PLANTS EAT RATS INSTEAD LIKE THIS ONE.