Hooded pitcher plant
Sarracenia minor Walter
Sarracenia minor, commonly known as the hooded pitcher plant, is a perennial, terrestrial, rhizomatous, herbaceous, carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia. It is native to North America.
Description
Sarracenia minor belongs to the Sarraceniaceae family and is found in regions including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It was first described in 1788 by Walter. The plant is known for its carnivorous nature and is one of the species in the Sarracenia genus.
Other common names
rainhat-trumpethooded pitcherplantHooded pitcher plant
Distribution
BR · Florida · Georgia · Great Britain · North Carolina · South Carolina
Synonyms
Sarracenia variolarisSarracenia lacunosaSarracenia aduncaSarracenia aduncaSarracenia minor f. viridescensSarracenia minor var. okefenokeensisSarracenia lutea