blueflower butterwort

Pinguicula caerulea Walter

Pinguicula caerulea, known as blueflower butterwort, is a perennial dicot in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This species thrives in moist sandy pinelands. The specific epithet 'caerulea' derives from the Latin word for blue, referring to the color of its flowers.

Description

Pinguicula caerulea is a member of the Lentibulariaceae family and is part of the Pinguicula genus, which includes carnivorous butterworts. It is a long-lived plant species that is adapted to wet, sandy environments in the southeastern U.S. The name 'caerulea' is derived from the Latin word for blue, describing the flower color. It was first described in 1788 by Walter.