White-topped Pitcher Plant bloom
The white-topped pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant that grows along the Gulf of America in poor, swampy soil. Its white-tipped pitchers are modified leaves that capture insects, which the plant uses as nutrients. The pitchers contain sweet nectar, but they are lined with hair-like bristles that point downward and trap insects inside. This plant is considered endangered due to development and agriculture.
Photo of a pitcher below. The pitcher and the bloom often grow side by side. The bloom helps attract insects, too. Carnivorous plants are quite an adaptation to habitat for survival.
White-topped Pitcher Plant bloom
The white-topped pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant that grows along the Gulf of America in poor, swampy soil. Its white-tipped pitchers are modified leaves that capture insects, which the plant uses as nutrients. The pitchers contain sweet nectar, but they are lined with hair-like bristles that point downward and trap insects inside. This plant is considered endangered due to development and agriculture.
Photo of a pitcher below. The pitcher and the bloom often grow side by side. The bloom helps attract insects, too. Carnivorous plants are quite an adaptation to habitat for survival.