View allAll Photos Tagged InsectivorousPlant
This rare to uncommon natural hybrid is from the region of the type locality in North Carolina. Sarracenia xswaniana has been documented historically from one additional site in Georgia but disappeared from the location within the last 20 years before a voucher specimen could be deposited.
Because Sarracenia minor is at the extreme northern extent of its range in this region, and there are very few known co-occurrences of S minor and S purpurea remaining in all native populations of the southeastern US, observing this hybrid in the wild is quite rare.
Fortunately these few remaining plants are located on private well-managed land under routine surveillance and their survival is relatively assured.
This plant is likely a complex hybrid of [Sarracenia alata x leucophylla] x psittacina based on morphology and other hybridization in the local area.
Though these plants resemble the D flava var. cuprea seen commonly on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, they are very likely complex hybrids with color influence from S purpurea venosa var. burkei (syn S rosea). Multple S xcatesbaei hybrids at this site share this color pattern.
Multigenerational backcrosses to S flava would likely account for the copper color influence retained on S flava morphology.
It is very likely that the deep red colorations of individuals in this population reflect historical hybridization or introgression of Sarracenia rubra wherryi. This suspicion, however, remains uncertain.
The carnivorous plants depicted in these photos represent a newly discovered site for these species in Georgia. the Sarracenia psittacina of these bogs are among the largest I have ever seen. It is apparent that S psittacina in highly aquatice habitats allow for giant plant development as seen in Okefenokee swamp and on Eglin AFB.
A remarkably varied and beautiful natural hybrid. Many of the plants depicted in these photos are likely multigenerational hybrids and backcrosses.
This rare to uncommon natural hybrid is from the region of the type locality in North Carolina. Sarracenia xswaniana has been documented historically from one additional site in Georgia but disappeared from the location within the last 20 years before a voucher specimen could be deposited.
Sarracenia minor is at the extreme northern extent of its range in this region. Because there are very few known co-occurrences of S minor and S purpurea remaining in all native populations of the southeastern US, observing this hybrid in the wild is quite rare.
Fortunately these few remaining plants are located on private well-managed land under routine surveillance and their survival is relatively assured.
Sarracenia flava var. rugellii, Yellow Trumpet Pitcher Plant, habitat, Blackwater River State Forest, Okaloosa County, Florida, plant, carnivorous plant, insectivorous plant, pitcher plant, sarraceniaceae
Cowan's mantella is one of the most imperiled amphibian species in Madagascar. It is restricted to microhabitats heavily encroached by farming and other local agriculture. Protection of this species and its habitat relies on local community leaders who routinely monitor the habitats and facilitate outside research visits.
This specific microhabitat was comprised of low nutrient seepage slope which was populated by several species of carnivorous plants and orchids. Truly a very fragile habitat which likely cannot be recreated if damaged or destroyed.
Also likely a complex hybrid consisting of Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia pupurea venosa, and Sarracenia rubra wherryi.
The plants depicted here are extremely rare naturally occuring hybrids with evidence of multigenerational hybridization. A likely hybridization of [Sarracenia psittacina x Sarracenia rubra] x Sarracenia rubra.
The carnivorous plants depicted in these photos represent a newly discovered site for these species in Georgia. the Sarracenia psittacina of these bogs are among the largest I have ever seen. It is apparent that S psittacina in highly aquatice habitats allow for giant plant development as seen in Okeefenokee swamp and on Eglin AFB.
These six plants are among the most spectacular of the pitcher plants that I observed on this trip. there is tremendous variability in phenotype among the hybrids and probable backcrosses.
Each photo depicts a different plant or clone of which there were many more at this locality.
The plants depicted here are extremely rare naturally occuring hybrids with evidence of multigenerational hybridization. A likely hybridization of [Sarracenia psittacina x Sarracenia rubra] x Sarracenia rubra.
The carnivorous plants depicted in these photos represent a newly discovered site for these species in Georgia. the Sarracenia psittacina of these bogs are among the largest I have ever seen. It is apparent that S psittacina in highly aquatic habitats allow for giant plant development as seen in Okeefenokee swamp and on Eglin AFB.
A rare opportunity to photograph both parent species and the hybrid in one frame. Though these plants were in moderate shade, there is nice coloration to the hybrid.
The plants depicted in these photos are from an increasingly rare southeastern US habitat in which both Sarracenia rubra and Sarracenia purpurea co-occur. At this site are hybrid plants mostly growing in moderate to heavy shade. As a result, the hybrid plants are typically poorly colored and spindly. Under bright light conditions this S xchelsonii hybrid is one of the most colorful natural hybrids.
These photos represent a population of yellow-flowered Sarracenia psittacina with normal ly colored pitchers. these plants are not Anthocyanin-free. This is one of several very small populations of this variant that I have observed in several states within the plant's range.
There has been much speculation about flower color variance in the Sarraceniaceae (when it occurs) as to whether this variation represents mutation or the influence of historic hybridization. I tend to believe that distant hybridization is the likely source for flower color variation in these populations.
This location represents just a small fraction of larger populations of this magnificent species in nature. A very easy location to visit and see it all within 5 minutes. Handicapped accessible and very easy to walk.
Cowan's mantella is one of the most imperiled amphibian species in Madagascar. It is restricted to microhabitats heavily encroached by farming and other local agriculture. Protection of this species and its habitat relies on local community leaders who routinely monitor the habitats and facilitate outside research visits.
This specific microhabitat was comprised of low nutrient seepage slope which was populated by several species of carnivorous plants and orchids. Truly a very fragile habitat which likely cannot be recreated if damaged or destroyed.
Many thanks to Jim Fowler for taking time to help me fulfill the dream to see these wonderful places.
This location represents just a small fraction of larger populations of this magnificent species in nature. A very easy location to visit and see it all within 5 minutes. Handicapped accessible and very easy to walk.
These photos represent a population of yellow-flowered Sarracenia psittacina with normal ly colored pitchers. these plants are not Anthocyanin-free. This is one of several very small populations of this variant that I have observed in several states within the plant's range.
There has been much speculation about flower color variance in the Sarraceniaceae (when it occurs) as to whether this variation represents mutation or the influence of historic hybridization. I tend to believe that distant hybridization is the likely source for flower color variation in these populations.