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Darwin proposed that a type of plant was carnivorous. Scientists finally proved him right - CNN

Darwin proposed that a type of plant was carnivorous. Scientists finally proved him right - CNN

A new study found Saxifraga candelabrum to be a carnivorous plant, proving true Charles Darwinโ€™s hypothesis that some plants of its genus lure, trap and eat insects.

Sticky hairs on two plant species in the Saxifraga genus led famed British naturalist Charles Darwin to wonder: Could some plants in this genus be carnivorous? He couldnt prove it then, but more thanโ€ฆ [+6753 chars]

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