"Freeze-Dried Specimens"

Mimosa pudica. Dicot. Also known as a sensitive plant, it is an ideal illustration of thigmotropism, or response to touch. The plant's leaves close when touched, and wilt or even drop off under more severe conditions but recovers quickly when the stimulus is taken away. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and prefers a moist environment. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–8".

Coleus sp. Dicot. Similar to standard Coleus, with white-tinged leaves indicating the absence of chlorophyll. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 5–8".

Dionaea sp. Dicot. A fascinating plant to observe, the leaves close around anything that brushes against the inner hairs. Trapped insects are digested by enzymes the leaves secrete. It is native to North America, especially the Carolinas and prefers acidic conditions such as a bog terrarium. It comes supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 2– 4".

This specimen produces plantlets on the leaf margins. Plantlets can be planted in their own pots, providing an interesting hands-on activities for students.

Mixed varieties; species will vary. Excellent for general study or populating terrariums. It is supplied in a plastic bag with care instructions. Size: 3" x 4".

Tradescantia virginiana or similar. Monocot. This hardy, easy-to-grow ornamental plant can be used for studying meiotic division in mother cells of pollen. Cytoplasmic flows can be seen in cell hairs on staminate filaments. It is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas and is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 6".

Chlorophyllum comossum
Botanists often use this hardy, easily propagated monocot for plant physiology and cytology studies.

This hardy, rooted plant is also known as eel grass due to the shape of its leaves. Package of 12.

Sarracenia purpurea var. Dicot. This plant’s unusual hollow, red-and-green pitcher-shaped leaves are used to trap insects for the plant’s food. The leaves hold water in which trapped insects drown and decompose; the leaves absorb the nutrients from the decomposed insects. It is native to acidic bogs in temperate regions, although some species are found in tropical areas. It prefers acidic conditions in terrariums and comes supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–6".

Zebrina sp. Monocot. Similar to Tradescantia, Zebrina is rapid growing and easily propagated. It is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas and is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 6–8".