Nepenthes rajah – Today, let us read about the world’s largest pitcher plant.

Have you ever read about carnivorous plants?

These are plants that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or insects. They include pitcher plants, flypaper traps, etc.

Fun facts about Nepenthes rajah!

Where is Nepenthes rajah found?

It is found in Mount Kinabalu and neighbouring Mount Tambuyukon in Sabah, Malaysia.

What is it famous for?

Nepenthes rajah is most famous for the giant urn-shaped traps it produces, which can grow up to 41 cm high and 20 cm wide, and can hold 3.5 litres of water.

How does Nepenthes rajah capture and eat its prey?

It uses the traps to capture insects and sometimes, frogs, etc. These creatures then get digested in the traps with the plant’s digestive juices.

What else is unique about this plant?

• Despite eating insects for food. Nepenthes rajah pitchers also play host to a large number of other organisms like flies and spiders.
• Many of these organisms are so dependent on them that they cannot survive elsewhere!

Due to its unique looks and nature, the Nepenthes rajah is sought after by plant collectors. It is also classified as an endangered species.

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