Sarracenia purpurea

Pronunciation
/sar-sen-ee-uh pur-PURE-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Sarracenia purpurea
Plural
Sarracenia purpurea

Definition

A species of carnivorous pitcher plant native to North America, known for its purple-hued pitchers and long-lived habitat.

Etymology

Named after the genus Sarracenia, which is named after Dr. Michel Sarrazin, a French-Canadian physician and botanist.

Example

S. purpurea thrives in nutrient-poor environments and attracts insects to its pitchers.

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