Philcoxia minensis

[dionae]

A new carnivorous plant.

http://news.yahoo.com/worm-eating-underground-leaves-discovered-carnivorous-plant-200703062.html

 

[Peatmoss]

Don't know which thread to post on...

This was unveiled by Stewart McPherson in one of his books but carnivory was unproven at the time.

Now I need to get one...

 

[Millipede]

lol i posted a thread about this like literally a minute ago!

 

[Wire Man]

This one is weirder than I expected. It's like a Utric mashed up with a Drosera. I like the flower, looks very Pinguicula-ish. Any idea if it's entering cultivation?

 

[Millipede]

i doubt it will be anytime soon. hopefully im wrong

 

[dionae]

Where did you find pics WM?

 

[Wire Man]

Google.

 

[gill_za]

If I remember correctly this plant was discussed on CPUK last year.

 

[F R e N c H 3 z]

Here is another link:
http://www.nature.com/news/hungry-plant-traps-worms-underground-1.9757