The silent killer plants that lurk in our bogs

As more people become aware of the treasures our bogs hold, their attention is being drawn to unusual plants which decorate the peatlands.

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council has welcomed funding of €28,500 from the Heritage Council to make their bogs more open to people as well as being more wildlife-friendly.

While heather provides vital cover, beautiful, silent killer plants also lurk in the bog, making it a perilous place for every breed of insect, of which there are many. Such plants prey on the insect world, killing and eating every insect they can.