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In which of these you will find pitcher plant? |
Western Ghats Sundarbans Thar Desert Rain forest of North-East India |
Rain forest of North-East India |
A Pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant that is adapted to grow in nutrient-deficient soils. ● It has leaves shaped in the form of a pitcher to trap insects and absorb nutrients (especially nitrogen) from them to supplement those lacking in the soil to thrive. ● They grow in areas receiving high rainfall and near water bodies. The rain forest of North-East India: Pitcher plants are found in the rainforests of North-East India. Nepenthes khasiana is the pitcher plant species found in India. Sunderbans: Mangrove forests are located in the Sundarbans. Thar Desert: Varieties of cactus-like Opuntia are the common species present in the Thar desert. Western Ghats: Teak, cashew, and varieties of trees are found in western ghats. |