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Richard Dawkins explains the Beauty and Complexity of the Pitcher Plant
October 3rd, 2009
It’s common knowledge that the floral emblem of our own province is a plant most carnivorous, and therefore most badass. I’m talking, of course, about the Pitcher Plant.
Every time I see a clip of a Horse Fly falling to a watery death, I can’t help but feel satisfied that there is justice in the world. A trivial point: I had always believed that insects were digested entirely by the plant itself. That is, until I watched 2 minutes of choice YouTube courtesy of Richard Dawkins. “the Hawk” explains that the Pitcher Plant is actually way better adapted to process bugs than I had thought. Adjust your nerd glasses accordingly!
Watch: Growing Up in the Universe, Part II (8:34).
Now, to convince him to visit the island…
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