Inspired by Nature (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption The pitcher plant, a carnivorous plant with a slippery ring around the periphery of its leaves, served as inspiration for the team's new approach to super slippery packaging. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.