Dionaea muscipula
Venus Fly Trap, Venus Flytrap
Other regional names: Venus's Flytrap
- Venus's Flytrap
Also known as: Dionaea corymbosa Raf. +6 more
- Dionaea corymbosa Raf.
- Dionaea sensitiva Salisb.
- Dionaea sessiliflora Raf.
- Dionaea uniflora Raf.
- Drosera corymbosa Raf.
- Drosera sessiliflora Raf.
- Drosera uniflora Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Droseraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Dionaea muscipula (commonly known as Venus fly trap) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Droseraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
North Carolina, South Carolina
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, California, Florida, Jamaica, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington