Butterwort - an inconspicous insectivorous plant in flower Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland. Small insects settling on the rosette of fleshy leaves are caught in the viscid secretion
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Butterwort - an inconspicous insectivorous plant in flower Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland. Small insects settling on the rosette of fleshy leaves are caught in the viscid secretion
MAB-170
Butterwort
Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve, Scotland
Pinguicula vulgaris
an inconspicous insectivorous plant in flower. Small insects settling on the rosette of fleshy leaves are caught in the viscid secretion. Digestive enzymes enable nitrogenous nutrients to be taken into the leaves supplementing the process of photosynethesis.
Mark Boulton
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Nature's Sticky Trap - Butterwort Blooms in Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Mark Boulton, we are transported to the enchanting world of Scotland's Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve. Amidst the lush greenery and misty landscapes, a seemingly inconspicuous plant takes center stage - the MAB-170 Butterwort. With its delicate violet flowers and fleshy rosette of leaves, this carnivorous wonder silently lures unsuspecting small insects into its trap. As they settle on the leaves, they become ensnared by a viscid secretion that acts as nature's sticky glue. Butterworts possess an ingenious digestive system that allows them to supplement their photosynthetic process with nitrogenous nutrients extracted from their prey. Through specialized enzymes secreted within their leaves, these resourceful plants extract vital nourishment from captured insects. This remarkable interaction between predator and prey unfolds amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Ben Eighe's wetlands, bogs, and peat moss-laden terrain. The vertical growth of butterworts adds an extra touch of elegance to this already stunning display. As we admire this snapshot of nature's ingenuity at work, let us marvel at the intricate beauty found within our planet's diverse ecosystems. Join us in celebrating these European treasures - vibrant blue blooms nestled amongst verdant foliage - reminding us once again why national parks like Ben Eighe are invaluable for preserving such natural wonders!
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