Cephalotus

/ˌsɛfəˈloʊtəs/ noun

A genus of carnivorous pitcher plants native to Australia, known for their modified leaves that trap and digest insects.

From Greek 'kephale' (head), possibly referring to the pitcher-shaped trap that resembles a head or vessel. The genus was named by botanists for its distinctive head-like pitcher structure.

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