Which of the following is/are insectivorous plant(s)?

Orchids

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Drosera

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Lichen

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Nepenthes

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Solution

The correct options are
B Drosera
D Nepenthes
Plants like drosera and nepenthes which grow in nitrogen deficient soil are photosynthetic plants, but to fulfill their nitrogen requirements, they trap and digest insects. Such plants are called insectivorous plants.

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