Carnivorous Plant in India: A rare insect-eating plant was found in Uttarakhand

Safalta Expert Published by: Aryan Rana Updated Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:43 AM IST

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A rare carnivorous plant called "Uticularia Furcellata" has been discovered in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This is the first time the plant has been found in both Chamoli and the western Himalayan region (Research), it has been described as 'extremely rare'.

The research division of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has found a rare carnivorous plant called "Uticularia Furcellata" in the Mandal valley of the Chamoli district. According to Sanjiv Chaturvedi, Chief Conservator of Forests, this is the first time the plant has been seen in both Uttarakhand and the entire western Himalayan region (Research).

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Journal of Japanese Botany, a 106-year-old journal on plant taxonomy and botany that is regarded as one of the best in the discipline, published the discovery. A study team led by Range Officer Harish Negi and Junior Research Fellow Manoj Singh made the discovery.

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The famous publication has reported the uncommon discovery for the first time by the Uttarakhand forest department. The observation was made as part of a project study of Uttarakhand's insectivorous plants.  If you are preparing for competitive exams and looking for expert guidance, you can download our General Knowledge Free Ebook Download Now.

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Name of Carnivorous Plant

Utricularia Furcellata is the name of the recently found carnivorous plant.

5 Important Facts About Uticularia Furcellata

A little carnivorous plant known as Utricularia furcellata is a member of the genus Utricularia, sometimes known as bladderworts.

Native to northeast India and Thailand, the shrub with vivid violet flowers.

To trap its prey, the carnivorous plant employs one of the most advanced and complex plant structures.

The plant's prey includes protozoa, insects, mosquito larvae, and even tadpoles that are still in the larval stage.

In order to attract its prey within the trap door, the plant creates a vacuum or a region of low pressure.

Where can one typically find carnivorous plants?

In general, freshwater and moist soil are home to carnivorous plants. They are adapted to flourish in acidic bogs or other environments with thin soil or low levels of nutrients, particularly nitrogen, by feeding on other living things.

Facts to remember

The research division of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has found a rare carnivorous plant called "Uticularia Furcellata" in the Mandal valley of the Chamoli district.

Journal of Japanese Botany, a 106-year-old journal on plant taxonomy and botany that is regarded as one of the best in the discipline, published the discovery.

Native to northeast India and Thailand, the shrub with vivid violet flowers.

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