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Sarracenia ×chelsonii
Scientific Name: Sarracenia ×chelsonii
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sarracenia × chelsonii
Sarracenia × chelsonii, also known as Chelson pitcher plant, is a captivating carnivorous plant that attracts attention with its unique form and intriguing nature.
Considerations for Pets
- As a pitcher plant, Sarracenia × chelsonii forms specialized pitcher-shaped leaves to attract and trap insects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Sarracenia × chelsonii Masters
- Family: Sarraceniaceae
- Hybrid Origin: It is a hybrid, specifically Sarracenia purpurea X S. rubra.
- Synonyms: Sarracenia chelsonii Hort. Veitch
Distribution and Habitat
- Sarracenia × chelsonii is native to the United States, although its precise origin is unknown/undetermined.
- It is regularly occurring within the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Sarracenia × chelsonii, when hybridized with *Sarracenia flava ornata*, can exhibit coppery tones under adequate lighting.
- The plant has slightly curved, narrow pitchers.
- The pitchers may appear near black by early winter.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Exyra rolandiana has been observed feeding on Sarracenia × chelsonii (Sarracenia rubra X Sarracenia purpurea).
- Ants can be trapped within the pitchers of Sarracenia × catesbaei, another Sarracenia species.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found on iNaturalist.org and Plantillustrations.org.
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information.