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nepenthus


Question
What part of the Nepenthus modified into the pot like structure.

Answer
Hi Prasantha,

The leaf is what is modified to form a pitcher.  Flowers are quite different, and no plant on Earth actually has carnivorous flowers.  It's always the leaves that are modified for insect capture.  Flowers are just for making seeds.


Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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