Venus Flytrap Collection

Venus fly trap
Illustration of a venus fly trap

Dionaea muscipula, Venus Fly Trap, Dragon Fly caught in lobes of flowering plant and Housefly hovering near by

Dionaea muscipula, two Venus Fly Traps, one opening to catch fly and the other with fly trapped between closed lobes, front view

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

Flowering plants including mammee apple (apple poison, apple zombie), mangosteen (mangosteen), vateria
FLO4684745 Flowering plants including mammee apple (apple poison, apple zombie), mangosteen (mangosteen), vateria, camphor (camphor), bacuri (traveri), white cinnamon (white cinnamon)

Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc
6337632 Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, etc by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Old World sycamore, Platanus orientalis, silver fir, Abies picea, foxglove, Digitalis purpurea)

Wonderful plants (coloured engraving)
997653 Wonderful plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 1918. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 1918

Illustration of fly on Dionaea muscipula (Venus Flytrap)

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
illustration of a Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

USA, California, San Marino. Venus Flytrap plant at Huntington Library Botanical Gardens

Venus Flytrap -Dionaea muscipula-

BOTANY: WILD GARDEN, 1885. A wild garden at Weybridge, England. 1: Edelweiss and Pitcher Plants. 2: Lilies. 3: General view. 4: Venus fkytraps. Engraving, English, 1885

Venus Fly Trap Postcard. ca. 1951, Venus Fly Trap Postcard

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) C016 / 5564
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) specimen collected by William Bartram (1739-1823)

Venus flytrap, 18th century C013 / 6261
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 18th-century artwork. This watercolour and bodycolour on vellum is by John Miller, and dates from 1772. It is held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Venus flytrap digestive glands, SEM
Venus flytrap digestive glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of digestive glands from a Venus flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula)

Venus flytrap leaves, SEM
Venus flytrap leaves. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spiny leaf traps from a Venus flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula). A winged insect is trapped in the leaf in the background

Dionaea muscipula, venus flytrap
A carnivorous plant which traps insects when they walk over specialist trigger hairs. The leaves snap closed and stay closed until the insect has been digested

Venus flytrap leaf, light micrograph
Venus flytrap leaf. Light micrograph of a section through the leaf of a Venus flytrap (Dionaea sp.), showing the digestive glands that line its interior

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"The Fascinating World of the Venus Flytrap: A Captivating Carnivorous Plant" Step into the enchanting realm of the Venus flytrap, scientifically known as Dionaea muscipula. This extraordinary flowering plant has captured the curiosity of nature enthusiasts for centuries. Imagine a dragonfly helplessly caught in the lobes of this captivating organism, or a housefly hovering nearby, unaware of its impending fate. Intriguing illustrations from renowned botanist Mary Vaux Walcott depict two Venus flytraps in action - one opening to ensnare an unsuspecting fly while another showcases a trapped insect between its tightly closed lobes. These images bring to life the predatory prowess and unique mechanisms that make these plants so mesmerizing. The Venus flytrap's diet is not limited to insects alone; it also devours creatures such as Sycamore, silver fir, foxglove, prickly pear, and more. Its ability to adapt and thrive in various environments is truly remarkable. Dating back to 1918, vintage photographs showcase this botanical wonder at Huntington Library Botanical Gardens in California's picturesque San Marino region. The juxtaposition of delicate beauty against its carnivorous nature creates an awe-inspiring sight for visitors lucky enough to witness it firsthand. A glimpse into history reveals a postcard dating back to 1951 dedicated solely to celebrating the allure of the Venus flytrap. This testament speaks volumes about society's enduring fascination with these incredible plants. As we delve deeper into botany's wild garden through time-honored records from Weybridge, England in 1885, we encounter an intriguing blend of Edelweiss and Pitcher Plants alongside our beloved Venus flytraps. It serves as a reminder that even amidst diverse flora species worldwide; these carnivorous wonders continue capturing our imagination like no other. The world may be filled with countless breathtaking plants but there is something undeniably special about the Venus flytrap.