if the pitcher plant is green and can perform photosynthesis why does it feed on insects
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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.
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Pitcher plant has clorophyll and can perform photosynthesis but as it grows on swampy areas where nitrogen is not present or present in small amount . Therefore , it feeds on insects for fulfilling its nitrogen requrement .
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