Stock Photo: Nepenthes Ampullaria Is Drying Up Due To Dry Hot Weather In The Borneo Jungle.
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Nepenthes ampullaria, commonly known as the "amphora pitcher plant," is a fascinating carnivorous plant. It hails from tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, especially Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Brunei. Its unique feature is its pitcher-like modified leaves that serve as traps for insects. These pitchers contain a digestive fluid that helps the plant supplement its nutrient intake from the nutrient-poor soils it grows in. The plant's pitchers have a distinct shape, often resembling a squat, round bottle. They are specially adapted for trapping and digesting insects, contributing to the plant's survival in its habitat.
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