Sarracenia oreophila
Sarracenia oreophila (Kearney) Wherry
Sarracenia oreophila, or the green pitcherplant, is a carnivorous plant in the Sarraceniaceae family. It is known for its modified pitcher-shaped leaves that serve as pitfall traps for prey. The plant's narrow, tube-like pitchers can grow up to 75 cm tall with a mouth circumference of 6 to 10 cm. Native to North America, it is found in a limited range in northern Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Description
Sarracenia oreophila (Kearney) Wherry is a species in the Sarraceniaceae family, characterized by its narrow, pitcher-shaped leaves that function as pitfall traps. The plant's pitchers can reach a height of 75 cm, with a mouth that is 6 to 10 cm in circumference. It is native to North America and is currently found in a few locations in northern Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia. Historically, it was also present in Tennessee. This species is considered the most endangered among all Sarracenia species. It was first described in 1933.
Distribution
Global · Alabama · Georgia · North Carolina
Synonyms
Sarracenia flava var. oreophilaSarracenia oreophila var. ornata