Explanation

Nepenthes (pitcher plant) is an insectivous climber plant of tropical region. Leaves are alternate and modified with a foliaceous leaf base. Upper part of petiole is elongated and tendrillar, whereas leaf blade (lamina) is modified into pitcher, which collects small amount of water containing digestive enzyme. Pitcher is provided with a lid at its mouth. Insects that slips into water are not allowed coming out by the hair near the rim, which are pointed downward.