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Image: Jason Mizerek, Fleet Science Center
Where would you expect to find plants on the food chain?
The Botanical Building in Balboa Park houses many unique species of plants. A selection of those plants goes way beyond simply photosynthesizing. Near the center of the Botanical Building hangs a collection of tropical pitcher plants labeled “Carnivorous,” meaning these are meat-eating plants!
Tropical pitcher plants attract tiny insects through its pitcher-like trapping mechanism.
Carnivorous plants can also be found in the Bog Garden at the San Diego Zoo. Plan a list of questions, curiosities and wonders about carnivorous plants and then use the links below to learn more.
Resources
San Diego Zoo: Carnivorous Plants
San Diego Zoo: Tropical Pitcher Plants
Zoonooz (SD Zoo): Fantastic Flesh-Eating Plants
CK-12: Carnivorous Plants