Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Nepenthes Flower

Nepenthes, commonly known as tropical pitcher plants or monkeys cups belong to the carnivorous plants of the monotypic family Nepenthaceae. These truly spectacular species normally grow in South China, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Nepenthes can reach up to 9cm in height. At the end of its leaves, it carries striking yellow or red hollow flowers or fruits that resemble small lidded vases.



























































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