butterwort (Meaning)
butterwort (n)
any of numerous carnivorous bog plants of the genus Pinguicula having showy purple or yellow or white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves coated with a sticky secretion to trap small insects
butterwort (n.)
A genus of low herbs (Pinguicula) having simple leaves which secrete from their glandular upper surface a viscid fluid, to which insects adhere, after which the margin infolds and the insects are digested by the plant. The species are found mostly in the North Temperate zone.
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any of numerous carnivorous bog plants of the genus Pinguicula having showy purple or yellow or white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves coated with a sticky
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Butterwort, a carnivorous plant, is known for its ability to capture and digest insects.
The sticky leaves of the butterwort attract unsuspecting insects, trapping them for nutrients.
Butterwort is often found in boggy or marshy habitats where nutrient availability is low.
The delicate purple flowers of the butterwort add a splash of color to wetlands and meadows.
