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Sarracenia ×areolata
Scientific Name: Sarracenia ×areolata
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sarracenia x areolata
Sarracenia x areolata is a naturally occurring hybrid pitcher plant. It is a cross between Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia alata.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces tall, thin pitchers.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces tall, thin pitchers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Sarracenia x areolata Macfarl. (pro sp.)
- Common Names: Areolata Pitcher Plant
- Family: Sarraceniaceae
- Synonyms:
- Sarracenia areolata Macfarlane = S. alata
- Sarracenia areolata = S. leucophylla x S. alata
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Sarracenia x areolata features tall, thin pitchers.
- The pitchers can reach up to 2 feet on an adult plant.
- Pitchers often have light mottling.
- The plant can develop a clump of pitchers.
- Some varieties exhibit red and orange venation on the hood and around the neck of the pitcher.
Distribution and Habitat
- This is a naturally occurring hybrid.
- Observed in the wild in locations such as Tibbee, Alabama.
- Specific forms are found within Texas and Louisiana populations of S. alata.
Hybrids and Cultivars
- Other hybrids include:
- Sarracenia (areolata x excellens)
- Sarracenia (areolata x flava)
- Examples of cultivars:
- Sarracenia alata 'Areolata'
- Sarracenia alata "Red Mustache"
- Sarracenia areolata, "Dana's Delight"
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is carnivorous and traps insects, such as flies, within its pitchers.
Further Information
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 195672
- B and T World Seeds' database
- Tall Timbers Research Station