Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea
common pitcher-plant
Sarraceniaceae (Pitcher-plant family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
common pitcher-plant
Sarraceniaceae (Pitcher-plant family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
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Distribution of Sarracenia purpurea subsp. purpurea
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Species Information
General:
Insectivorous perennial herb from a fibrous root; stems erect, 20-40 cm tall.
Leaves:
Basal leaves clustered, hollow, often marked with purple or dark red, open at the top or with a kidney-shaped flap, with bentback hairs inside the flap and tube.
Flowers:
Inflorescence a solitary flower; petals usually egg-shaped, deep purple on both sides, 2-6 cm long; sepals egg- to diamond-shaped, dark purple outside, pale green inside, 2-6 cm long.
Fruits:
Capsules.