How are the leaves of the venus fly trap and pitcher plant modified?

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In pitcher plant, leaf lamina is modified to form a pitcher and leaf apex forms a coloured lid. Lower part of pitcher contain spinous structures and glands.
The leaves of venus fly trap are provided with three sensory hairs on each side which close together when touched by insect.

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How are the leaves of the venus fly trap and pitcher plant modified?

In pitcher plant, leaf lamina is modified to form a pitcher and leaf apex forms a coloured lid. Lower part of pitcher contain spinous structures and glands. The leaves of venus fly trap are provided with three sensory hairs on each side which close together when touched by insect.

In pitcher plant, leaf lamina is modified to form a pitcher and leaf apex forms a coloured lid. Lower part of pitcher contain spinous structures and glands.
The leaves of venus fly trap are provided with three sensory hairs on each side which close together when touched by insect.