. Elements of botany. Botany; Botany. Fig. 92. — Common Pitcher Plant.' At the right one of the pitoher-like Pig. 93. — A Leaf of Sundew.' leaves is shown in cross-section. (Slightly magnified.) less hooded pitcher. These pitchers are usually partly filled with water, and in this water very many drowned and decay- ing insects are commonly to be found. The insects have flown or crawled into the pitcher, and, once inside, have been unable to escape on account of the dense growth of bristly hairs about the mouth, all pointing inward and downward. ^ Sarracenia purpurea. ^ Drosera Pl
. Elements of botany. Botany; Botany. Fig. 92. — Common Pitcher Plant.' At the right one of the pitoher-like Pig. 93. — A Leaf of Sundew.' leaves is shown in cross-section. (Slightly magnified.) less hooded pitcher. These pitchers are usually partly filled with water, and in this water very many drowned and decay- ing insects are commonly to be found. The insects have flown or crawled into the pitcher, and, once inside, have been unable to escape on account of the dense growth of bristly hairs about the mouth, all pointing inward and downward. ^ Sarracenia purpurea. ^ Drosera Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bergen, Joseph Y. (Joseph Young), 1851-1917. Boston, Ginn
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