Sarracenia jonesii
Sarracenia jonesii Wherry
Sarracenia jonesii is a pitcher plant species native to seepage bogs in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and South Carolina. It is known from ten locations, with four in North Carolina and six in South Carolina. The species is classified as endangered by the US federal government.
Description
Sarracenia jonesii belongs to the family Sarraceniaceae and is part of the genus Sarracenia. It is restricted to seepage bogs within the Appalachian region, where it is found in only ten distinct locations. The species was first described in 1929 by Wherry. Its limited distribution and habitat specificity have led to its endangered status under US federal protections.
Distribution
North Carolina · South Carolina
Synonyms
Sarracenia rubra subsp. jonesiiSarracenia rubra f. jonesiiSarracenia rubra f. viridescensSarracenia jonesii f. viridescens