Green Pitcherplant
Sarracenia oreophila (Kearney) Wherry
Sarracenia oreophila, known as the Green Pitcherplant, is a carnivorous plant in the Sarraceniaceae family. It features modified pitcher-shaped leaves that serve as pitfall traps for prey. The pitchers are narrow, tapered tubes reaching up to 75 cm in height, with a mouth measuring 6 to 10 cm in circumference. It is native to North America and is found in northern Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia. Historically, it was also present in Tennessee. This species is the most endangered among the Sarracenia genus.
Description
Sarracenia oreophila is a member of the Sarraceniaceae family and is part of the Sarracenia genus. Its pitchers are adapted leaves that trap insects. The plant's range is limited to a few locations in northern Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia, with historical records from Tennessee. It is considered the most endangered species within the Sarracenia genus. The species was first described in 1933.
Other common names
Green Pitcherplant
Distribution
Global · Alabama · Georgia · North Carolina
Synonyms
Sarracenia flava var. oreophilaSarracenia oreophila var. ornata