It's a different type of carnivorous plant
It secretes a sticky, acidic substance
From its leaves covered in tentacle-like glands
Insects get stuck,
And say "On no, I'm [in trouble]"
The leaves fold in, ending the insects life span.
Location: Apalachicola National Forest
Sources: https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-drosera-capillaris/
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