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…
Seoul Grand Park's botanical garden is set to reveal the intriguing world of carnivorous plants, showcasing nature's most cunning hunters. Beginning October 2, the park will host its 20th annual carnivorous plant exhibition, a 10-day event titled "Exploring North American Carnivorous Plants with JBS." Located in the Welcoming Garden near the main entrance, the exhibit features over 700 specimens representing 16 species indigenous to North America, including the famous Venus flytrap, dew-beaded sundews, cobra lilies, and butterworts.
To make the scientific aspects appealing to families, park officials have introduced a fictional mascot group called JBS (Jabasseu), consisting of five characters inspired by insect-eating plants. These characters, such as Fly, Taeyang-i, and Sara, serve as a pop-idol-style guide, leading visitors through an interactive exploration of how these plants survive in nutrient-poor soils like peat bogs.
Carnivorous plants possess fascinating evolutionary adaptations, allowing them to thrive in challenging environments where nutrients are scarce.
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