Purple pitcher plant

The purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) also known as the northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, or side-saddle flower, is a carnivorous plant in the family Sarraceniaceae. The purple pitcher plant obtains most of its nutrients through prey capture. However, prey capture is said to be inefficient, with less than 1% of visting prey captured by the pitcher. Prey items include flies, ants, and spiders.

Main Photo Credit:"Purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), United States" by Dalton Watt, 2026. CC BY 2.0.

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