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SPECIES Forbs Sarracenia purpurea
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9223_SARRPUR_7
9223_SARRPUR_512
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Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia purpurea
Pitcher Plant
Sarraceniaceae
Sarracenia
Sarracenia purpurea
Linnaeus
Characteristics
Wildflower
Evergreen
Sun
Acidophile
Moist, Wet
No
No
No
No
Habitat Considerations
Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime, Prairies
Bog/Fen
Pond Edge/Wetland Garden
Design Considerations
20 cm
60 cm
May - Aug
Red|Purple
Yes
No
One species of mosquito (Wyeomyia smithii) and one species of midge (Metriocnemus knabi)
Yes
Other Showy Insects
No
Conservation Status
Interesting Tidbits
NF
This is an insectivorous plant. The pitcher-like leaves hold water into which insects fall. The insects are eventually digested by enzymes released by the plant. (Clough)

Wyeomyia smithii and Metriocnemus knabi are obligate inhabitants of the pitcher plants leaves. (Istock 1975)

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