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Sarracenia jonesii
This rare pitcher plant is carnivorous; it relies on insects to provide nutrients because it grows in sphagnum bogs with acidic soil. Downward-facing hairs prevent prey from escaping.
Sphagnum bogs and seeps
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Spotted on May 4, 2012
Submitted on May 10, 2012
2 Comments
Lovely plant and great shot!
That is a fantastic spotting AND photo!!!