Question

Why does the pitcher plant feed on insects though it is green?

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey mate here is your answer......

Pitcher plant contains chlorophyll; hence it is capable of preparing its own food like green plants. But pitcher plant eats insects because it grows in swamps or bog areas where the soil is deficient in nitrogen mineral

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Answer 2

Answer:

Pitcher plant contains chlorophyll; hence it is capable of preparing its own food like green plants. But pitcher plant eats insects because it grows in swamps or bog areas where the soil is deficient in nitrogen mineral. ... For this reason it is called insectivorous plant.