Plante Carnivore Collection

Australian stylidium (carnivorous plant) - Brown's stylewort, Stylidium brunonianum
FLO4588392 Australian stylidium (carnivorous plant) - Brown's stylewort, Stylidium brunonianum. Species of triggerplant from Swan River, Australia

Orchid called water jug of Albany - Follicled cephalotus orchid, Cephalotus follicularis. Vulnerable
FLO4583072 Orchid called water jug of Albany - Follicled cephalotus orchid, Cephalotus follicularis. Vulnerable. Small carnivorous pitcher plant native to Australia

Dionee or catch fly. Carnivorous plant with white flowers and active jaw traps
FLO4684269 Dionee or catch fly. Carnivorous plant with white flowers and active jaw traps. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Carnivorous plant Dionee (Dionaea muscipula), called fly gobe or wolf trap
FLO4644510 Carnivorous plant Dionee (Dionaea muscipula), called fly gobe or wolf trap. Description of stem and leaf flowers with their movable extremity

Great sun-dew, Drosera anglica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The
FLO4617461 Great sun-dew, Drosera anglica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Insect: Drosophila variety or vinegar fly or fruit with a carnivorous plant, drosera
FLO4610105 Insect: Drosophila variety or vinegar fly or fruit with a carnivorous plant, drosera. Lithograph by John Curtis (1791-1862) published in "British Entomology"

Variete of Stylidium (carnivorous plant) - Silky triggerplant (Hairy stylewort, Stylidium pilosum)
FLO4588703 Variete of Stylidium (carnivorous plant) - Silky triggerplant (Hairy stylewort, Stylidium pilosum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah

Carnivorous plant variety from Indonesia - Sir Stamford Raffles pitcher plant, Nepenthes rafflesiana
FLO4584941 Carnivorous plant variety from Indonesia - Sir Stamford Raffles pitcher plant, Nepenthes rafflesiana, carnivorous plant native to Southeast Asia

Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges
FLO4665555 Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney

Unknown pitcher plant species, Nepenthes curtisi. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G
FLO4663740 Unknown pitcher plant species, Nepenthes curtisi. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

Parrot pitcher plant, Sarracenia psittacina. Native to the American South
FLO4628503 Parrot pitcher plant, Sarracenia psittacina. Native to the American South. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, native to Sri Lanka. Vulnerable (carnivorous plant)
FLO4618602 Pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, native to Sri Lanka. Vulnerable (carnivorous plant) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours

Round-leaved sundew, Drosera rotundifolia. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora
FLO4638082 Round-leaved sundew, Drosera rotundifolia. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London

Stylidium variete, carnivorous plant endemic to Australia - Lithograph by J
FLO4619469 Stylidium variete, carnivorous plant endemic to Australia - Lithograph by J. Swan, from an illustration by William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865), extract from Exotic Flora, Scotland

Dr. Maxwell Masters pitcher plant, Nepenthes x mastersiana, cross of Nepenthes sanguinea and Nepenthes khasiana
FLO4663893 Dr. Maxwell Masters pitcher plant, Nepenthes x mastersiana, cross of Nepenthes sanguinea and Nepenthes khasiana

Passive trap carnivorous plant variety - Follicled cephalotus orchid, Cephalotus follicularis. Vulnerable
FLO4583080 Passive trap carnivorous plant variety - Follicled cephalotus orchid, Cephalotus follicularis. Vulnerable. Small carnivorous pitcher plant native to Australia

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)

Hybrid variete of Nepenthes (Nepenthes mastersiana), with blood red spotted urns, grown by Doctor Masters
FLO4647598 Hybrid variete of Nepenthes (Nepenthes mastersiana), with blood red spotted urns, grown by Doctor Masters. Carnivorous plant. Lithograph by L. Stroobant of Ghent, based on a drawing by P

Variete of Nepenthes (Nepenthes distillatoria), tropical carnivorous plant has urn-shaped traps with a lid to trap
FLO4644538 Variete of Nepenthes (Nepenthes distillatoria), tropical carnivorous plant has urn-shaped traps with a lid to trap prey

Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor (Side-saddle flower, Sarracenia adunca)
FLO4617829 Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor (Side-saddle flower, Sarracenia adunca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours

Purple sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia purpurea, yellow sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia flava, and tap-leaved caper
FLO4669918 Purple sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia purpurea, yellow sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia flava, and tap-leaved caper, Capparis acuminata

Pitcher plant varieties, Nepenthes species (Nepenthes henryana, Nepenthes lawrenciana). Chromolithograph by P
FLO4662868 Pitcher plant varieties, Nepenthes species (Nepenthes henryana, Nepenthes lawrenciana). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

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The fascinating world of carnivorous plants is filled with unique and intriguing species that have evolved to survive in harsh environments. These plants have developed specialized adaptations, such as sticky traps, pitcher-shaped leaves, or snap traps, to capture and digest insects and other small prey. From the iconic Venus flytrap to the colorful pitcher plant, each carnivorous plant has its own method of luring in unsuspecting victims. Despite their predatory nature, carnivorous plants are not aggressive towards humans and pose no threat. In fact, they play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations and recycling nutrients from their prey. Their ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soils makes them valuable additions to gardens and terrariums. Whether you're a seasoned botanist or just starting out on your plant journey, exploring the world of carnivorous plants is sure to captivate your imagination. So dive into this enchanting realm where beauty meets danger and discover the wonders of these incredible botanical marvels.