Admire the moment when the carnivorous plants use 'demon finger' to catch the prey

Sure you will feel really excited when you see how the carnivorous plants below use the 'demon finger' to catch your prey!

Despite being buried in a place and unable to move flexibly like animals, many plants are formidable 'predators' , in the natural world. Unlike other wild animals that use speed, strength or claws as weapons to summarize targets, most carnivorous plants choose to stay still, calling their 'meals' to find themselves. come, then suddenly lock the bad animal in the 'no escape' trap, then digest it as soon as it is alive with acidic enzymes. The case of the Drosera Capensis tree is no exception.

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Drosera Capensis is the scientific name for a native carnivorous plant of Africa. However, people often know it with the name of "Cape Sundew" or "Rimmed Tree".

The secret weapon that makes this plant a deadly trap with insects is the tentacles, which are like the 'demon finger' that it possesses.

In order to attract prey, the Poplar will release mucus under a dewdrop shape that forms on the tip of the tentacle. When sunlight hits, the 'dewdrops' will reflect back into the eyes of the insect and stimulate them to come.

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At this time, the ill-fated animal was trapped in a super sticky trap and was just waiting to die.

After the prey landed on the tentacle of the Puffed Tree, the impact-sensing mechanism triggered the tentacles, causing them to move and cling to the target. At this time, the ill-fated animal was trapped in a super sticky trap and was just waiting to die. Next, the tentacles will gradually bring down the 'spoils' close to the leaves. Here, the Underwire Tree will release digestive Enzyme to resolve its 'meal' . Insect nutrients will also be absorbed directly through the leaves.

Besides the unique way of catching prey, Voi Cay is also known for its precious medicinal activities. Specifically, extract from leaves of this plant is often used to cure warts, calluses and sunburns.

Let's admire the process of hunting prey labels of the Veneer in the video below: