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:iconkeldbach:
Bought this carnivorous (meat-eating) plant at a local supermarket today. It's a Purple Pitcher (Sarracenia purpurea) and is supposed to feed on insects and whatever other kind of prey that may fall into its pitcher. Should be fascinating to watch. The only insect so far that seemed to feel attracted by the plant's sweet-smelling nectar was this Ladybird, but it cleverly avoided getting trapped.



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~Death-Pony7 Aug 29, 2011  Professional General Artist
Definitely not a pure purpurea. S. purpurea is much shorter, fatter, and has an upright hood. This looks like a hybrid containing purpurea, flava, and leucophylla. It's still pretty regardless.
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:iconkeldbach:
You're probably right. It does indeed look different from other species I've seen :)
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~Death-Pony7 Sep 5, 2011  Professional General Artist
Very. I have no clue what exactly it is though.
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Beautiful! I love the colors!
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:iconkeldbach:
Thanks! Glad you like it :)
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*ariseandrejoice Aug 22, 2009  Professional Photographer
awesome!!!
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*Nataly1st Aug 21, 2009   Digital Artist
Fantastic colors!! :hug:
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:iconkeldbach:
Glad you like it, and thanks for the fav :hug:
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~Jack070 Aug 21, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Haha these plants are fun, I had little meat-eater myself some time ago.
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