The Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant native to subtropical wetlands in the United States, particularly in North Carolina and South Carolina. It has unique leaves that form a trap, which snaps shut when prey, usually insects, touch its sensitive hairs. This mechanism allows the plant to capture and digest its food for nutrients. The plant thrives in nutrient-poor soil, relying on its ability to trap and digest insects to supplement its diet. The Venus Flytrap can grow up to 5 inches in height and produces white flowers on tall stalks, but it is primarily known for its striking traps that can close in less than a second.