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Venus fly traps have leaves that close, surround and catch insects. Pitcher plants have cylindrical leaves with fluid at the bottom to trap insects that fall in. Sundew plants have sticky pads.

Venus fly traps have leaves that close, surround and catch insects. Pitcher plants have cylindrical leaves with fluid at the bottom to trap insects that fall in. Sundew plants have sticky pads.