Greater Bladderwort flowering stems.
These carnivorous plants are not anchored by roots and the floating filamentous fronds from which the flowering stems arise can be seen below the flowers. Otmoor RSPB Reserve was, until a few years ago just damp farmland crossed by drainage ditches then the RSPB acquired the land and returned it to the marshland it used to be. Now Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Curlews and even Common Cranes breed there but these flowers were a particular delight for me..
Greater Bladderwort flowering stems.
These carnivorous plants are not anchored by roots and the floating filamentous fronds from which the flowering stems arise can be seen below the flowers. Otmoor RSPB Reserve was, until a few years ago just damp farmland crossed by drainage ditches then the RSPB acquired the land and returned it to the marshland it used to be. Now Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Curlews and even Common Cranes breed there but these flowers were a particular delight for me..