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Saxifraga candelabrum isn't newly discovered, just its carnivorous ability and it might not be the only one. A pretty good article for a non-scientific publication. Darwin might have proven this himself if he had lived in the eastern Himalayas. Modern methods have made the discovery more definitive, however.

International Business Times, Singapore Edition
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Darwin Was Right: Sticky Alpine Flower Confirmed as Carni...

Scientists confirmed that Saxifraga candelabrum is a carnivorous plant, validating Charles Darwin's 150-year-old prediction that some Saxifraga species digest insects for nutrients.
2 hours ago, npts2020 said:

Saxifraga candelabrum isn't newly discovered, just its carnivorous ability and it might not be the only one. A pretty good article for a non-scientific publication. Darwin might have proven this himself if he had lived in the eastern Himalayas. Modern methods have made the discovery more definitive, however.

International Business Times, Singapore Edition
No image preview

Darwin Was Right: Sticky Alpine Flower Confirmed as Carni...

Scientists confirmed that Saxifraga candelabrum is a carnivorous plant, validating Charles Darwin's 150-year-old prediction that some Saxifraga species digest insects for nutrients.

Yes, I saw that one in my feed this afternoon. Nice little alpine!

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