Observations of the pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea.

Abstract

The pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea, is a plant of highly specialized nature and structure. It is one of the fourteen plants in the Sarraceniaceae family which are all characterized as being insectivorous. Members of the family are distinguished by the basal rosettes of tubular leaves, the persistent often colored sepals, the numerous stamens and often umbrella-like style apex.