Carnivorous plants

, to the genre Sarracenia, to the genre Darlingtonia and genre Pinguicula.

The interest in this type of plants does not only involve fans of the genus, but also involves various researchers, who intend to study the interesting mechanisms of capture and digestion and to reveal their potential therapeutic activities with the consequent medical uses.

, etc.), small arthropods or other small animals (for example, amphibians or small aquatic organisms - not surprisingly, there are also aquatic carnivorous plants). The correct definition has it that, in order for a plant to be called "carnivorous", it must necessarily be able to kill and digest the unfortunate prey.

In fact, in nature there are several plants capable of attracting and trapping insects which, however, are released shortly after. An example is given by some types of orchids that trap insects to favor and increase pollination and then release them. Therefore, they cannot claim the name of carnivorous plants, as they are unable to kill and digest the insects they trap.