Post by shartmeyer on Feb 5, 2015 10:49:47 GMT
Many carnivorous plants with pitfall traps show a bluish fluorescence under UV-light. In Sarracenia it is most likely the toxin of the Poison Hemlock: coniine. The fluorescent agent in Brocchinia and Nepenthes is unknown. Whatever relevant the effect is for successful prey capture, it is impressive to experience it in the greenhouse. Special thanks go to Richard Bayerl (Stuttgart, Germany), who provided his UV-lamp and participated personally in the experiments.
A detailled article on the phenomenon has been published in "Das Taublatt" (G.F.P., Germany). For those who understand the language: Article on fluorescent pitcher plants
A detailled article on the phenomenon has been published in "Das Taublatt" (G.F.P., Germany). For those who understand the language: Article on fluorescent pitcher plants
check it out 
