But beneath its bright exterior, Saxifraga candelabrum is hiding a bloodthirsty secret. This plant species is carnivorous, which means it can attract, trap and digest insect prey and absorb their nutrients. “The discovery of Saxifraga candelabrum reminds us that many inconspicuous carnivorous plants, or plants with partial carnivorous traits, may still exist in nature,” he says. After observing S. candelabrum plants trapping insects in their natural habitat, the researchers analyzed the plants’ genetic makeup and found similarities to other carnivorous species. The last carnivorous plant discovery was announced almost five years ago.