What are heterotrophic plants?

Answer 1

Plants are in general Autotrophic in nature but there are certain plants which do depend on other organisms for their food.

These plants, which are referred to as insectivorous or heterotrophic plants, are typically found in soils that are low in nitrogen. They rely on insects, which they trap, to help them overcome this deficiency.

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Answer 2

William Albracht

Heterotrophic plants are those that rely on the organic compounds of other organisms for nourishment because they are unable to produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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