Muscipula Collection

Picture No. 10865989
Venus Fly Trap plant - with fly inside (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

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

Insectivorous plants (litho)
6013477 Insectivorous plants (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insectivorous plants)

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

Insect-Eating Plants (engraving)
1591972 Insect-Eating Plants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insect-Eating Plants. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1891)

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

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:

Picture No. 10856014
VENUS FLY TRAP - with caught fly (Dionaea muscipula ) Date:

Picture No. 10856015
Venus Fly Trap - Fly Caught in Venus Fly Trap. (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

Picture No. 10856013
Venus Fly Trap - with caught fly (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

Picture No. 10854303
VENUS FLY TRAP - closed over caught fly (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

Picture No. 10854304
Venus Tly Trap - Showing trigger hairs (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

Containers for transporting & storing plants & seeds. Illustration from John Ellis, Directions for bringing over seeds and plants from the East Indies to which is added

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The muscipula, also known as the Venus flytrap or Dionaea muscipula, is a fascinating carnivorous plant that captures insects for its survival. This particular species can be seen in Picture No. 10865989, showcasing its unique and captivating appearance. With its distinctive jaw-like leaves adorned with trigger hairs, the Venus flytrap waits patiently for unsuspecting prey to land on its surface. Once triggered by the movement of an insect, the trap snaps shut within milliseconds, ensnaring its victim. This incredible adaptation allows the muscipula to supplement its nutrient-poor habitat by digesting small creatures like flies and spiders. Its ability to derive sustenance from these captured organisms makes it one of nature's most intriguing creations. In Picture No. 10854846 and Picture No. 10866021, we witness close-ups of this remarkable plant in action – capturing insects with precision and efficiency. The intricate details of each leaf are highlighted, emphasizing their delicate yet deadly nature. The vulnerability of the Venus flytrap is depicted in another image (Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula Vulnerable), reminding us that despite their extraordinary abilities, these plants face threats such as habitat loss and illegal collection. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by this botanical wonder too; lithographs like Insectivorous Plants (litho) and The Masterpieces of Sir Joshua Reynolds (litho) immortalize the beauty and allure of these insect-eating plants. Lastly, Madam gorgon (Acicarpha tribuloides), although not directly related to muscipula but belonging to the same family Sarraceniaceae - pitcher plants - shares similar carnivorous traits with our protagonist. These diverse members showcase nature's ingenuity when it comes to acquiring nutrients in challenging environments.