- All Venus fly traps contain a broad, flat-leaf base and a trapping mechanism, called the leaf-blade. Trigger hairs on the trap signal the presence of prey to the plant.
- The Venus flytrap contains a snap-trap mechanism. When an insect crosses the plant's trigger hairs, the trap snaps shut to catch the prey.
- Enzymes secreted on the surface of the leaf digest the prey of the Venus flytrap. After digestion, the leaf opens again.
- In the wild, the Venus flytrap grows in nutrient-poor wetlands or bogs. While most other plants cannot survive in these environments, Venus fly traps have adapted to the conditions by catching live prey.
- Development of land for agriculture and home and business construction has led to the endangerment of wild Venus flytraps. Field collection of Venus flytraps is illegal.
- With special care, Venus flytraps can be grown at home in terrariums. Sunny, humid conditions, similar to growing conditions found in the wild, are necessary, and insects must be provided as food.
