Hungry Plants
Most plants get energy from the sun. But some plants are carnivorous. They eat insects and small animals. Here are four carnivorous plants.
Cobra Lily
This plant looks like a snake. Insects try to eat its nectar. They get trapped inside the plant.
Sundew
A sundew has sticky droplets on it. Insects are attracted to the droplets. They get stuck in them.
Venus Flytrap
A Venus flytrap has leaves that open and close. There are spiky hairs inside them. The leaves snap shut when touched. Bye-bye, fly!
Pitcher Plant
This plant is named for its shape. Do you think it looks like a water pitcher? It has a big opening. Small animals look inside for food. They fall in. The plant digests them.
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