Yellow Trumpets
Sarracenia alata (Alph.Wood) Alph.Wood
Sarracenia alata, known as Yellow Trumpets, is a carnivorous plant in the Sarraceniaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The species was first described in 1863.
Description
Sarracenia alata is a carnivorous plant species found in the southeastern U.S., particularly in the Gulf Coast region. It is a member of the Sarraceniaceae family and is known for its yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers. The plant is adapted to nutrient-poor environments and captures insects to supplement its nutrient intake. It is one of several species in the Sarracenia genus that are native to North America.
Other common names
Yellow Trumpetsyellow-trumpets
Distribution
Global · Alabama · Louisiana · Mississippi · Texas
Synonyms
Sarracenia crispataSarracenia sledgeiSarracenia gronovii var. alataSarracenia alata f. viridescensSarracenia alata var. atrorubraSarracenia alata var. cupreaSarracenia alata var. nigropurpureaSarracenia alata var. ornataSarracenia alata var. rubrioperculataSarracenia flava var. crispataSarracenia intermediaSarracenia purpurea var. alata