Venus flytrap

The Venus Flytrap or Dionaea muscipula is a carnivorous plant native to a small region in North Carolina. The Venus Flytrap has fascinated people throughout history, including Thomas Jefferson, who corresponded with Timothy Bloodworth in order to obtain seeds of this most unusual plant. It is hardy to zone 7, over wintering outside in central Virginia bog gardens, for instance. Flytraps grow well in the partial shade cast by the taller Sarrecania. Flytraps are not recommended for indoor or terrarium culture, due to dormancy requirements. The all red Flytrap variety Akai Ryu, meaning "Red Dragon" was developed at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. There are many different forms of Dionaea, many with unusual trap shapes. The plant's colors often change with light levels, seasons and temperatures. The Flytrap's spring growth is usually longer while late season growth is more compact.