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cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/606456587991694683

Venus flytrap flowers [OC]

My Venus flytrap has sprouted a long stem with some pretty little flowers at the end. The purpose of the long stem is to help keep pollinators away from the traps.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

I feel like an idiot for not realizing Venus fly traps need to flower, but now that I’ve seen it, it’s kind of a mini mind blow.