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Nepenthes
The trap contains a fluid of the plant's own production, which may be watery or syrupy and is used to drown the prey. Research has shown that this fluid contains viscoelastic biopolymers that may be crucial to the retention of insects within the traps of many species. The trapping efficiency of this fluid remains high, even when significantly diluted by water, as inevitably happens in wet conditions.
Most Nepenthes species grow in environments that provide high humidity and precipitation and moderate to high light levels.
This pitcher was in a controlled environment, and not native to this area. If anyone knows which type this one is exactly, please feel free to help.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepenthes_×... - i think it might just be
It's look like Nepenthes xHookeriana or may be its hybrids.
Im going with Nepenthes, if anyone knows the exact type, Ill edit. Thanks again!
Thank you auntnance and thoreck! I am going to look into that. Regret not taking pics of leaves too!
I believe it is one of the pitcher plants.