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University of Reading, MSc. Plant Diversity, 2013-2014, Dipl. Ing. Horticulture, biology research associate at Zurich University of Applied Sciences www.lsfm.zhaw.ch

Pinguicula laueana – a clever little brute in a pretty scarlet-red suit

Although this plant looks quite innocent and harmless with gorgeous red flowers and small, compact leaved rosettes, it ‘eats’ with great appetite little insects using unique, highly sophisticated and efficient traps. Together with the genera Genlisea and Utricularia, Pinguicula belongs … Continue reading

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