snap-trapplant
nounUK /ˈsnæp træp plɑːnt/
US /ˈsnæp træp plænt/
A snap-trapplant is a plant with leaves that close fast to catch bugs.
The snap-trapplant shut its leaves around the fly.
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2. A plant that snaps shut when touched.
The curious child poked the snap-trapplant and watched it close.
3. A fictional plant that bites or traps things.
In the story, a giant snap-trapplant guarded the garden.
4. Any plant that catches small animals for food.
Snap-trapplants and pitcher plants both eat insects.