Flytrap Collection

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Illustration from John Ellis, Directions for bringing over seeds and plants from the East Indies to which is added

Decorative botanical print with clove bush, venus flytrap, sainfoin and carolinea
5855566 Decorative botanical print with clove bush, venus flytrap, sainfoin and carolinea; (add.info.: Five ornamental shrubs including scarlet and white flowered clove bush (Syzygium aromaticum)

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and trembling or telegraph plant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4574591 Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and trembling or telegraph plant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

Madam gorgon, Acicarpha tribuloides. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Flowering plants including mammee apple, mangosteen, vateria, camphor, bacuri, white cinnamon, ironwood, poppy, violet, nepenthes, pitcher plant, venus flytrap, etc

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Venus Fly-trap, plate 84, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee
STC219915 Venus Fly-trap, plate 84, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, Volume III (colour engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Carnivorous Plants, illustration from Wonders of the Land and Sea
IL352811 Carnivorous Plants, illustration from Wonders of the Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Carreras

Struggle for life
Jimmy Hoffman

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula Carnivorous plant
Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Carnivorous plant.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Pitcher Plants Common Pitcher Plant Purple Pitcher Plant
Close view of the "pitchers" of a Common Pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, carnivorous plant.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Picture No. 10854846
Venus Flytrap - WITH FLY (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

Picture No. 10866021
Venus Flytrap - fly caught in the trap of this carnivorous plant (Dionea muscipula) Date:

Picture No. 10856016
Venus Flytrap - having caught a Fly (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

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"Captivating Carnivores: Exploring the World of Venus Flytraps and Pitcher Plants" In the realm of carnivorous plants, one species stands out as both intriguing and vulnerable - the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). With its unique ability to capture insects with its leaf-like traps, this captivating plant has fascinated botanists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. Often referred to as "Madam Gorgon, " the Venus flytrap belongs to a group known as flowering plants. Its scientific name, Dionaea muscipula, reflects its carnivorous nature. The plant's jaw-like leaves snap shut when triggered by unsuspecting prey, trapping them within their grasp. The vulnerability of these fascinating creatures cannot be overlooked. Due to habitat loss and poaching, the Venus flytrap is now considered a vulnerable species in its natural environment. This serves as a reminder that even extraordinary organisms like this can face threats from human activities. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by these remarkable plants. Illustrations such as "Venus Fly-trap" from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee or those found in Wonders of the Land and Sea showcase their beauty and uniqueness. These depictions highlight not only their striking appearance but also their role in the intricate struggle for life on our planet. While often associated with Venus flytraps, pitcher plants also deserve recognition. Common Pitcher Plant and Purple Pitcher Plant are two well-known examples that lure insects into their tubular structures filled with digestive enzymes. Whether it's admiring an illustration or observing them in person through Picture No. 10854846, exploring the world of carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps offers a glimpse into nature's astonishing diversity. These incredible organisms remind us that there is still so much left to discover about our planet's flora and fauna – especially those capable of capturing prey.