Carnivorous plants
PLANT FAUNA ( Names are subject to change )
-Podmaws : Hanging from the underside of large branches, at first glance these large egg-shaped pods might look like a natural growth on the massive trees of Felarya. They even emit a slightly sweet aroma, much like a ripe fruit. However, once a prey is underneath them, they reveal their true nature. The pod split open, revealing a gooey maw and writhing tentacles, and shoot down towards the intended victim. Once ensnared by the mass of tentacles, the prey is swallowed whole and alive into the stretchy and elastic stem of the plant. The pod then retract and begins to digest the trapped victim. The process usually take a few days.
Of special note is sometimes large creatures of Felarya, such as nagas, will pick the pods much like one would pick a fruit if there is a trapped humanoid inside that is still alive. They consider it a special delicacy, as the plant sap adds a sweet taste to the prey.
-Sack Vines : These extremely long and thick vines can be found coiled around the trunks and branches of the trees of Felarya. They are easily identified by the large purple looking blossoms (which resemble tulips) and shriveled green sacks located along the length of the main vine. When a prey gets close to one of the blossoms, it immediately strike and envelop the victim. From that point the prey is swallowed and travel along the length of the vine, until it reach one of the shriveled green sacks. The plant then begins to pump in digestive enzymes. The sack walls will also begin to constrict around the form of the victim, restricting all movement during digestion.
-Doormats : These plants seems harmless at first glance. They essentially look like a big lily pad, although they are found on land. When prey steps onto the center of the pad, the ground suddenly give way and they find themselves being pulled into a narrow hole in the ground. The leaf engulfs them as this occurs, sealing the prey within their grasp. The encasing leaf then begins to exude digestive fluids, which digest the prey over time. The consumption is total, and once totally absorbed by the plant the leaf will re-emerge from the hole once again, ready to catch more prey.
-Dryad Gut Worm : Probably one of the most unique predators in Felarya, this carnivorous plant only exists in the stomachs of Dryads. Much like a tape worm or other intestinal based parasite in animals, this worm like plant grows within the stomach of the Dryad and devour whole food that finds itself in the Dryad's gut....most typically a humanoid. These hardy creatures can even survive the stomach acids of the Dryad. Interestingly enough, the only way for a Dryad to remove the parasite is by making sure it eats caffeine rich food...most commonly coffee loving humans out on a camping trip.
