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blueflower butterwort
Scientific Name: Pinguicula caerulea
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: FL (blue flowered butterwort)
Pinguicula caerulea: The Blueflower Butterwort
Discover the captivating Pinguicula caerulea, commonly known as the Blueflower Butterwort, a carnivorous plant with delicate beauty.
Common Names
- Blueflower Butterwort
- Blue Butterwort
- Violet Butterwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pinguicula caerulea Walter
- Family: Lentibulariaceae (Bladderwort family)
- Order: Lamiales
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
Pinguicula caerulea is native to the southeastern United States, ranging from North Carolina to most of Florida. It thrives in sunny, open areas and bogs.
Morphological Characteristics
- Forms a basal rosette of leaves.
- Distinguished by its lavender-blue flowers.
- Features an enlarged and densely hairy palate within the flower.
Ecological Role
As a carnivorous plant, Pinguicula caerulea supplements its nutrient intake by trapping insects on its sticky leaves. The "butterwort" name refers to the slippery feel of these leaves.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's common name, "butterwort," comes from the slippery texture of its leaves.
- The flowers are known for their striking densely hairy palate enclosed by the petals.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Pinguicula caerulea.