Description:
Aldrovanda vesiculosa is a unique carnivorous plant, the only extant species in its genus, known for capturing small aquatic invertebrates with its rapid-moving traps. These traps are arranged in whorls around a central, free-floating stem, resembling wide-mouth clams. This rootless aquatic plant thrives in warm, shallow, peaty waters and is considered a living fossil due to its monotypic status. It reproduces vegetatively and is intolerant of habitat degradation, making it a rare and fascinating species.
Sources:
- [1] Aldrovanda vesiculosa: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
- [2] Aldrovanda vesiculosa: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
- [3] Aldrovanda vesiculosa: Wikipedia. Visit Source
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Last Updated July 1, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Carnivorous Plant Nursery | Aldrovanda vesiculosa |
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$11.95 |