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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Sarracenia psittacina Michx.
Parrot pitcherplant
Sarraceniaceae (Pitcherplant Family)
USDA Symbol: SAPS2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A southern species, Parrot Pitcher-plant (Sarracenia psittacina) has many prostrate pitchers with hooked lips like a parrots bill.
Mr. Smarty Plants says
Plant identification, green and tube-like
September 18, 2008
LOOKING FOR NAME OF A GREEN TUBE-LIKE PLANT (SHAPED LIKE A CALLA LILY). THE VEINS ARE VISIBLE. MAYBE IN CLUSTER
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Longwood Gardens - Newark, DE
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USDA: Find Sarracenia psittacina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sarracenia psittacina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sarracenia psittacina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-07-30Research By: TWC Staff
