Question

Pitcher plant has green leaves which can prepare food by photosynthesis then why does it eat insects?

Answer 1

• Plants that eat insects are called insectivorous plants. They trap and digest insects. Pitcher plant is the example of an insectivorous plant.
• The soil of marshy land is deficient in nitrogen. Plants living in marshy areas do not get nitrogen from the soil. To fulfill their nitrogenous needs, they need to eat insects.