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Also Known As	Calendula

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Cluster of bright yellow field marigold flowers (Calendula arvensis) in bloom, densely covering green foliage.

Cluster of bright orange pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers growing among green leaves in a garden.

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Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous