Botanical name of Venus Fly Trap is?

Aldrovanda

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Dionaea

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Utricularia

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Nepenthes

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Solution

The correct option is B Dionaea
A. Aldrovanda is the botanical name of the water wheel plant.
B. Dionaea is the botanical name of venus fly trap. In this plant, the leaves are modified into flaps which shut on irritated by the insect.
C. Utricularia is the botanical name of bladderwort.
D. Nepenthes is the botanical name for pitcher plant.
So, the correct answer is 'Dionaea'.

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