Dennis, the structure from which the flytrap grows is formed from swollen leaf bases - so yes, it is definitely a bulb, a dicot bulb at that. Drosera, closely related to Dionaea, also forms a bulb. Some of the tropical Drosera have an extended dormant period during which they survive months of utterly dry conditions as bulbs. For best results, I would get all of these plants out of the terrarium, where they are almost certain to have a long, drawn out death and get them into full blazing sun (or, given your location, the brightest, most intense indoor light you can provide). It’s been snowing all day here (on top of nearly 30” from the weekend). I think I just heard that the state highways will be closed tomorrow. What is it about SUVs (fine vehicles in the hands of the right driver) and pit bulls (a fine dog in the hands of the right owner) that attract sociopaths? Jim McKenney jimmckenney@jimmckenney.com Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, 39.03871º North, 77.09829º West, USDA zone 7 My Virtual Maryland Garden http://www.jimmckenney.com/ BLOG! http://mcwort.blogspot.com/ Webmaster Potomac Valley Chapter, NARGS Editor PVC Bulletin http://www.pvcnargs.org/ Webmaster Potomac Lily Society http://www.potomaclilysociety.org/