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Sarracenia × moorei

Sarracenia × moorei T.Moore & Mast.
Sarracenia × moorei
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Sarracenia × moorei is a natural hybrid between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla. It occurs in areas where these two species overlap, mainly in the southeastern United States, including Florida and Alabama.

Description

Sarracenia × moorei, described by T. Moore & Mast. in 1874, is a hybrid species within the Sarraceniaceae family. It results from the cross between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla. This hybrid is naturally distributed in regions where the parent species co-occur, particularly in the southeastern U.S., with notable populations in Florida and Alabama. It is part of the genus Sarracenia, known for its pitcher plant species.

Synonyms

Sarracenia bruceiSarracenia mandaianaSarracenia exscultaSarracenia mooreanaSarracenia exculta

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