Bladderwort

Utricularia volubilis Twining Utricularia

 

This family are quite special in that they do not have true roots but the stems are modified to create small bladders which trap minute insects which are then devoured by the plant. Classed as ‘carnivorous’.

 

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flower about 10mm (1/2 inch) wide and grow up to 8 cm tall (3 inches)

 

There are other species of bladderworts which are red or pink or pale blue.

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