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Pinguicula caerulea (Blue butterwort)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Pinguicula caerulea Walt.

Blue butterwort, Blueflower butterwort, Violet butterwort

Lentibulariaceae (Bladderwort Family)

USDA Symbol: PICA7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Blue Butterwort is a member of the bladderwort family (family Lentibulariaceae). Bladderworts are herbs of moist or aquatic habitats, usually carnivorous, with flowers solitary or in racemes.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: FL , GA , NC , SC
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Pinguicula caerulea in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Pinguicula caerulea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pinguicula caerulea

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-05-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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