Our plant had UV marking on the inside leaf that is shaped like a cup. UV can be used for growth and trigger colorful petals and leaves. Our plant having UV markings lead us to believe that the UV is a critical part of attracting prey. UV markings are vital to some carnivorous plants. Insects that see in UV are attracted to plants with special UV markings. Our plant uses UV to trick insects, especially pollinators, that think their strip of UV light leads to food. They mirror the patterns of flowers that use UV to attract insects to pollinate them.
Photo by Emma Cain
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