Question

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Boojho is confused. If the
pitcher plant is green and
carries out photosynthesis, then
why does it feed on insects?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The insectivorous plants grow in soil which do not contain sufficient nitrogen mineral. These plants (e.g. pitcher plant) are green and carry out photosynthesis to obtain a part of the food required by them. ... So, insectivorous or carnivorous plants feed on insects to obtain the nitrogen needed for their growth.

hopefully this helps u

Answer 2

Answer:

it feeds on insects because it is not completely green that is it does not have enough chlorophyll to full fill its need . so as it is a insectivorous plant it feed on insects too by trapping them in it and digesting it with the help of some enzymes