Venus Flytrap

      The Venus Flytrap, or Dionaea muscipula, is a carnivorous plant that lives in boggy areas. Unlike most plants that get their nutrients from the soil, the Venus Flytrap gets many of its nutrients from insects. They have two round leaves with tooth-like bristles giving them the iconic mouth-like appearance. They are native to swamps of North and South Carolina. Due to their fascinating traits, many have been collected from the bogs, endangering them. Today, Venus Flytraps are grown in greenhouses to raise the population.