GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2005

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SENATE DRS75054-LG-13  (01/06)

Short Title:     Venus Flytrap Official Carnivorous Plant.		(Public)
Sponsors:	Senator Purcell.
Referred to:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to adopt the venus flytrap as the official carnivorous plant of the state of north carolina.

Whereas, the Venus flytrap is a small flowering perennial plant that grows in boggy areas of the Southeastern United States; and

Whereas, the Venus flytrap is unique in that it is a carnivorous plant characterized by leaves with hinged lobes that spring shut when stimulated by insects; and

Whereas, the Venus flytrap is native to the coastal plain of North Carolina and is legally protected by the State as a species of special concern; and

Whereas, the Venus flytrap deserves to be adopted as the official carnivorous plant of the State of North Carolina because it is a mysterious and wonderful natural resource; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

"§ 145-22.  State carnivorous plant.

The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is adopted as the official carnivorous plant of the State of North Carolina."

SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.