Thursday, August 1, 2019

Did You Know

Did you know, Charles Darwin performed experiments on Venus Flytrap plants that included anesthetizing them with ether? These plants take four to five years to mature and can reach thirty years of age.

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37 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

No, I didn't know it! Happy Birthday to CJ! Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

Happy Birthday to CJ.
I didn't know that - and do worry that sometimes our scientists conduct some fairly cruel experiements.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

That's a new one on me.

Happy birthday week, CJ. Hope you're having fun at the retreat.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Happy Birthday, CJ!

I have tried and tried to raise Venus Flytraps. I never had any luck.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - Darwin was an amazing man ... experimenting in so many natural things. Venus Flytraps are fun aren't they. Happy Birthday to CJ ... cheers to all - Hilary

nashvillecats2 said...

You learn something new every day Sandra. Also Happy Birthday to CJ.

Yvonne.

CJ Kennedy said...

I only know about Venus Flytraps from Little Shop of Horrors. 😄 Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Thanks for the digi card, Sandra. It’s purrrrrfect especially the Ink kitty

Christine said...

Neat fact! Happy Birthday to CJ!

Jamie Ghione said...

Again, I did not know.
Happy birthday to CJ.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

I didn't know that he did that. Interesting. And that was nice of you to make a Birthday card for CJ.

Adam said...

That's a long time

Sandra Cox said...

That Darwin was always experimenting wasn't he?

Sandra Cox said...

They do indeed. 'We kill the ones we love.' He supposed loved these plants.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

I did not know this either.....and yes, a MOST happy birthday to you CJ ☺☺♥♥

Infidel753 said...

I've never heard of anyone anesthetizing a plant. Perhaps he worried that since Venus flytraps can move a little, they might be able to feel too, like animals? Or maybe he was just testing whether they could still move when anesthetized?

A lot of plants have surprisingly long lifespans. Most people have bushes or shrubs near where they live that have been around for decades. Some trees live thousands of years.

Sandra Cox said...

Who'd a thought.

Sandra Cox said...

I've always wanted a Venus Flytrap but never had one. It's just as well, it would probably try to eat my cats;)

Sandra Cox said...

He was amazing and they are fun:)
Cheers,

Pat Hatt said...

Sure never knew that.

Susan Kane said...

Anesthetizing? Compassionate man.

Sandra Cox said...

We do indeed, Yvonne.
Have a good one.

Sandra Cox said...

Hope your birthday is as purrfect as you, CJ:)
Enjoy it.

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you liked it, Christine.

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Sandra CoxAugust 1, 2019 at 7:47 PM
It did sound like he thought they could feel didn't it? Considering their makeup I wouldn't be surprised.
Plants can have long lifespans for sure. We had some at work that were between 15 and 19 years old.

Sandra Cox said...

Who'd a thought. Huh?

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Anne. Send me your bday and I'll put you on the list:)

Birgit said...

Happy belated birthday to CJ! Well, back then they had no clue about being good to plants and animals.

Sandra Cox said...

Yes:)

Sandra Cox said...

Who'd a thought, huh?

Sandra Cox said...

Surprised me too:)

Lowcarb team member said...

No, I didn't know that.
Happy Birthday Wishes to CJ

All the best Jan

RO said...

Happy Belated Birthday to CJ, and I hope it was super special. Did not know that piece of trivia either! Happy soon to be Tuesday to you! RO

Sandra Cox said...

Who'd a thought, huh?

Sandra Cox said...

Unfortunately they didn't, did they, Birgit?

Jeanie said...

I had not idea! Birthday greetings to CJ, albeit belatedly!

Magic Love Crow said...

I didn't know that? That is weird! LOL! I hope CJ had a great Birthday!!! Big Hugs!