Genlesia

[schloaty]

Hey, can anyone tell me what the trapping mechanism is on the genlesia? I did a search, and found a couple of pictures that weren't helpful, and some scientific gobledegook.

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

Genlisea have a corkscrew type of trap, and prey is often almost microscopic. There is no activity to the traps: prey (often the genus Monarda) work their way down the traps, the shape prevents their escape: they can go down, but not back.

 

[Pyro]

Actually there is some preliminary rersearch that Genlisea actually have an active suction to pull prey in. Check out the CP FAQs for more info

 

[dodecatheon]

Build your own genlisea trap:

Take a sarracenia pitcher, turn it upside down, cut a slit down each side, give it half a dozen twists, shink it down to a few inches long.