Seoul Grand Park showcases nature's botanical predators
Long a sanctuary for native flora and exotic animals, the Seoul Grand Park Botanical Garden is turning the spotlight on nature’s most cunning hunters: carnivorous plants. Starting Oct. 2, the park will host its 20th annual carnivorous plant exhibition, a 10-day Exploring North American Carnivorous Plants with JBS showcase. Set in the Welcoming Garden near the main entrance, the event features…
The Seoul Grand Park Botanical Garden is unveiling its 20th annual carnivorous plant exhibition, showcasing the fascinating world of nature's predatory plants. Commencing on October 2, the 10-day event titled "Exploring North American Carnivorous Plants with JBS" will be held in the Welcoming Garden, adjacent to the park's main entrance.
Visitors can expect to encounter over 700 specimens from 16 different species found in North America, including the beloved Venus flytrap, dew-beaded sundews, cobra lilies, and butterworts.
To make the scientific wonders of these plants more accessible to families, the park has introduced a whimsical mascot group called JBS, an acronym for Jabasseu. This group, consisting of five characters inspired by insect-eating plants, will serve as a pop-idol-style guide throughout the exhibit. Featuring characters such as Fly, Taeyang-i, and Sara, JBS will help visitors navigate an interactive journey that explains how these unique plants have evolved to thrive in nutrient-poor soils, such as peat bogs.
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