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Utricularia
A genus of carnivorous plants consisting of approximately 233 species (precise counts differ based on classification opinions; one recent publication lists 215 species). All Utricularia are carnivorous and capture small organisms by means of bladder-like traps. Terrestrial species tend to have tiny traps that feed on minute prey such as protozoa and rotifers swimming in water-saturated soil.(Wiki)
They occur in fresh water and wet soil as terrestrial or aquatic species across every continent except Antarctica. (Wiki). This plant was located at Carolina Beach State Park, Carolina Beach, NC.
Spotted on Jun 7, 2013
Submitted on Jun 9, 2013
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