Carnivorous plant that eats rodents for lunch


	Carnivorous plant that eats rodents for lunch

pennyserenade

8-19-2009 12:47 PM

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"The plant, a member of the 'pitcher' family, grows more than 4ft long. The team said in a statement: 'That one of the largest carnivorous plants has remained undiscovered until the 21st century is remarkable."

When I think that I am 5'2" I get scared of meeting one of those!article-1207076-061688D2000005DC-439_306x564.jpg

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