Re: What if Man-Eating Plants Existed in Real Life?
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:22 am
The problem with carnivorous plants is that they wouldn't be able to live in most areas of the United States (or anywhere in North America, and certainly not Mexico.) For instance, all of the sub-tropical regions (including Wisconsin, "America's Dairyland") would be too cool and have too much fluctuating temperatures / weather. Any plains area would be out of the question because of the threat of tornadoes. Any marsh area like in Florida, etc. would have to have an adapted variation of the plant, hiding in tall grass or underwater. You have to take into account the topographical area of the United States for this.
At best, you'd have a super mutated plant known as an Alraune or Dryad, in which the former would have to be changed enough to withstand harsh winters. IE: A Yuki Onna Alraune. Dryads would go into hibernation in the winter, much like most trees, though you could still be consumed by them much like a human could consume you while asleep, unaware.
It doesn't help that we had nuclear tests above ground in our country, the United States, which caused changes in our region's weather systems.
At best, you'd have a super mutated plant known as an Alraune or Dryad, in which the former would have to be changed enough to withstand harsh winters. IE: A Yuki Onna Alraune. Dryads would go into hibernation in the winter, much like most trees, though you could still be consumed by them much like a human could consume you while asleep, unaware.
It doesn't help that we had nuclear tests above ground in our country, the United States, which caused changes in our region's weather systems.