In the winter, the grey-brown hues of the Flow Country disguise the incredible diversity of plant life it is home to. This living landscape explodes in colour in the spring and summer, with lots of fascinating plants to discover.
Some of the most eye-catching plants on the bog, these bright flowers attract a variety of insects.
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Insectivorous Plants
The lack of nutrients in the bog has led to some impressive adaptations to allow plants to survive. Some plants survive the lack of nutrients in the soil by finding their food elsewhere- they trap insects and secrete enzymes to digest them!
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