Words that start with P

Pitcher plants, like venus fly traps and sundews, are carniverous plants. They eat insects because they grow in very poor soils and need the extra nutrients. Pitcher plants catch insects in deep pitchers that have smooth sides and something sweet at the bottom to attract insects. When an insect is caught inside, the lid of the pitcher closes. Some pitcher plants grow large enough to catch small animals.

Pith helmets are distinctively shaped, cloth covered helmets made from cork or pith. They were most frequently worn by European explorers in the tropics or desert, on safari.

A place mat is a small mat that is put on a table, with one diner's place setting of cutlery and plate on it. Place mats protect the table from damage as well as looking attractive.

A plain, also called a savanna, field, grasslands or prairie, is a large open expanse that is covered mostly with grass, and very few trees. Grasslands are found in drier regions all over the world.

A plait is much the same as a braid. Plaits and braids are a way of weaving your hair.