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New Carnivorous Plant Confirmed | Science News
Scientists have uncovered a new carnivorous plant, Saxifraga candelabrum, in China’s mountains — a tiny yellow-flowered species that lures, traps, and digests insects using sticky hairs. Its discovery confirms a 1875 prediction by Charles Darwin and reveals a previously unknown predatory mechanism in the Saxifraga family. Unlike other carnivorous plants, this one relies on subtle, inconspicuous traps, hinting that many more hidden predators may exist. Researchers are now exploring how these traits evolved and whether their genes could be used to engineer pest-resistant crops — a breakthrough…
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