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Definition of: Venus flytrap
A plant (Dionaea muscipula), with clustered leaves the blades of which instantly close upon insects or other objects lighting upon them: found native chiefly in the sandy bogs of eastern North and South Carolina. Also Ve·nus's–fly·trap (vē′nəs·iz·flī′trap′).
(From 4 to 14 inches tall)
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