5.23.2009

Pitcher plants of Eglin

I've been really enjoying seeing our beautiful pitcher plants in bloom this Spring. I thought I'd put up some photos of some of the pitchers (modified leaves) and their flowers. We're fortunate to have at least five species in the area.



Sarracenia leucophylla flower



Sarracenia leucophylla flower with two pitchers below



Sarracenia leucophylla pitchers



Sarracenia flava pitcher



Sarracenia flava flower



Sarracenia rubra flowers



Sarracenia psittacina flowers



Sarracenia purpurea flower



Sarracenia purpurea pitchers



Sarracenia flava pitchers with a couple very red Sarracenia leucophylla pitchers

I've always thought that the pitcher plant flowers are unique and interesting. Click HERE to see a clearly-labeled diagram showing all the flower parts.

2 comments:

Filatore said...

Fantastic photos....

Kelly said...

Thanks! It's hard not to like carnivorous plants that look so cool.