"A very curious and interesting genus of plants of the natural order Droseraceae, having a 5-partite calyx, 5 petals, 10-20 stamens, and one style, with 5 closely united stigmata. Only one species is known, Dionaea muscipula, sometimes called Venus's Fly-trap and the Carolina Catchfly Plant." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Dionaea

"A very curious and interesting genus of plants of the natural order Droseraceae, having a 5-partite…

The Fly-trap grows in swampy places, and has a flower that hinges in order to trap insects.

Venus fly-trap

The Fly-trap grows in swampy places, and has a flower that hinges in order to trap insects.

"Leaf of Venus's Fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula), viewed laterally in its expanded state." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Venus Fly-trap

"Leaf of Venus's Fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula), viewed laterally in its expanded state." — The…

"Leaf of Venus's Fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula), closed over insect, viewed from the side." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Venus Fly-trap

"Leaf of Venus's Fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula), closed over insect, viewed from the side." — The…

"Leaf of Venus's Fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula), closed over insect, viewed from above." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Venus Fly-trap

"Leaf of Venus's Fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula), closed over insect, viewed from above." — The Encyclopedia…

"Sensitive glands of Dionaea muscipula, x 300." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Venus Fly-trap

"Sensitive glands of Dionaea muscipula, x 300." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893