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Amazing Plants

Some plants prey on insects and small animals. They are mostly found in wetlands and
swamps. These are known as carnivorous plants.

Read the clues and write the names of plants using the Help Box.

1 This is a small plant that grows from a bulb like
root. The leaves of the plant grow in rounded halves.
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2 This plant is shaped like a pitcher filled with liquid at
the bottom. ____________________

3 This plant floats in water. It floats on water using
air sacs. It uses hair like triggers to entrap its prey.
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4 This plant has red ‘tentacles’ covered with dew that is
sticky that helps entrap insects. ____________________

5 This plant has a funnel-shaped flower. It traps insects

with its sticky leaves. ____________________

Fact File Help Box
Waterwheel Plant, Butterwort,
The oldest pine tree can be found in Wheeler Park, California. Round-leaved Sundew,
This pine tree is estimated to be 5,000 years old. Venus Flytrap, Pitcher Plant

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