Carnivorous Plants in North Carolina

What percentage of carnivorous plant species in the United States are native to North Carolina?

• More than 50%

• Less than 25%

• About 75%

• Exactly 50%

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of carnivorous plant native to North Carolina?

• Pitcher plants

• Flytraps

• Sundews

• Roses

What is the state carnivorous plant of North Carolina?

• Pitcher Plant

• Sundew

• Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

• Butterwort

Why is the Venus flytrap designated as a state symbol in North Carolina?

• Because it is widely available in the state

• Because it is a common houseplant

• Because it is exceptional enough to deserve its own state symbol designation

• Because it is the only carnivorous plant in the world

What is the legal consequence of poaching Venus flytraps in North Carolina?

• It is considered a misdemeanor

• It is completely legal

• It is encouraged to control their population

• It is considered a felony

Where are flytraps native to?

• Throughout the world

• The coastal plain in North and South Carolina

• Only in North Carolina

• Mountain bogs in the Southern Blue Ridge

How many species of carnivorous plants are there in the United States?

• 36

• 66

• 6

• 96

What percentage of carnivorous plant species in the United States are found in North Carolina?

• About 55%

• About 25%

• About 75%

• About 45%

Which conditions are cited as excellent for carnivorous plants to thrive?

• Acidic soils, low nutrients, and a high water table

• Alkaline soils, high nutrients, and a low water table

• Acidic soils, high nutrients, and a low water table

• Alkaline soils, low nutrients, and a high water table

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What type of environments do carnivorous plants in North Carolina inhabit?

• Desert regions and high-altitude mountains

• Urban areas and cultivated gardens

• Longleaf pine savannas and mountain bogs

• Tropical rainforests and coastal beaches