Purple pitcher plant

Extremely cold-hardy, Sarracenia purpurea (Purple Pitcher Plant) is a carnivorous perennial prized for its evergreen, semi-erect, squat, green pitchers, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), flushed and veined burgundy-red. Unlike in erect pitcher plants, the lid does not shield the pitcher opening. It is erect, with a pair of lateral wings on each side. In spring, purple-red flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), rise atop leafless stalks well above the pitchers. While Sarracenia pitchers usually live for a…

This picture of a patterned purple pitcher plant was taken at the USF Botanical Gardens. Insects are attracted to the cavity of the plant and digested by enzymes, bacterial action, or other symbiotic organisms; the action of digestion depends on the species of plant.

12 Seeds w/Instructions Sarracenia purpurea, commonly known as the purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, is a carnivorous plant that obtains

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Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa (Purple Pitcher Plant) is a carnivorous perennial prized for its short, squat, green pitchers, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), heavily flushed, and veined burgundy-purple. Unlike in erect pitcher plants, the lid does not shield the pitcher's opening. It is erect and also richly veined in purple. In spring, rich purple flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), rise atop leafless stalks well above the pitchers.

Purple Pitcher Plant (Plants of Connecticut) · iNaturalist

About this item Appearance: The Purple Pitcher Plant is characterized by its distinctive pitcher-shaped leaves. The leaves are upright and tubular, resembling tall, narrow pitchers. They can range in color from green to reddish-purple, with the color intensifying in response to sunlight. The top of the pitcher features a hood-like structure known as the "lid" or "operculum." Flowers: In late spring to early summer, the Purple Pitcher Plant produces upright stalks that bear nodding…

12 Seeds w/Instructions Sarracenia purpurea, commonly known as the purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, is a carnivorous plant that obtains