Though the Cape Sundew doesn't literally glow, its glistening droplets can reflect moonlight, appearing illuminated to nighttime wanderers.

It primarily hunts small flies by encasing them in sticky mucus, then releasing digestive enzymes to absorb nutrients.

Early explorers in South Africa noted how these carnivorous plants seemed to shimmer in faint light, earning them a mystical reputation.

Their adaptability allows them to thrive in boggy conditions, where nutrients are scarce, proving that botanical ingenuity knows no limits.