The most well known species of carnivorous plants. Traps have a limited number of false alarms. Don't stimulate them too often. Artificially springing the trap drains the plant's energy.
The trap of the Venus Flytrap is one of Nature's most amazing marvels. The outer edges of the two clamshell-like halves are lined with nectar glands and stout bristles.
The flower has an alcoholic scent which attracts flies ? hence its alternative name of brandy bottle.
tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of dysentery, diarrhoea etc...