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Sweet pitcher plant

Sarracenia rubra Walter
Sweet pitcher plant
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Sarracenia rubra, known as the sweet pitcher plant, is a carnivorous species in the Sarraceniaceae family. It is native to the New World and is found in regions including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The plant was first described in 1788 by Walter.

Description

Sarracenia rubra is a carnivorous plant belonging to the genus Sarracenia. It is native to the southeastern United States, with a distribution that includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and the coastal plains of North Carolina and South Carolina. The species was first published in 1788 by Walter. It is commonly known as the sweet pitcher plant and is part of the Sarraceniaceae family.

Other common names

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Distribution

Belgium · Flemish Region · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina

Synonyms

Sarracenia gronovii var. rubra

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