This Phallic-Looking Object Is Indeed A Real Plant Growing In the Philippines And Cambodia (Pics & Video)

So, the photos most probably show Nepenthes philippinensis, a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Philippines. It is is found on Palawan and the neighbouring Calamian Islands (including Busuanga, Coron, and Culion) and Linapacan, where it grows at 0–600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level. The plant plant becomes a bit less phallic-looking (as opposed to the phase that has been described as 'penile' by some commenters) once the pit trap is fully matured and the lid is opened. Then, the open trap fills with water to attract insects that fall into it, with the plant scavenging the nutrients in the decaying bodies, as described in a 1999 review of the genus' carnivorous behavior. So, if you explore and discover the mountains and of the Philippines, the chances are you will definitely recognize this plant, should you come across it – in either phase. Photo: Alastair Robinson