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Nepenthes
The most obvious interaction between Nepenthes species and its environment, including other organisms, is that of predator and prey. Nepenthes species certainly attract and kill their prey, albeit passively, through active production of attractive colours, sugary nectar, and even sweet scents.
Because of the nature of the habitats which Nepenthes species occupy, they are often graded as either lowland or highland species, depending on their altitude above sea level, with 1,200 m (3,937 ft) the rough delineation between lowland and highland.
This pitcher does not grow in this area, it is kept in a controlled environment.
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hi willie, indeed not native. and yes, thank you, indeed a pitcher. i saved it as such, but maybe someone will come along and give us the exact species.
This is a type of pitcher plant, a carnivorous plant. The exact species I do not know. I suspect this plant is not native to your area, but I am not certain of that.