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Pinguicula agnata

True butterwort

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About

A striking tropical species, *Pinguicula agnata* is notable for its blue-violet flowers and sticky leaves lined with stiff bristles, which are used to capture unsuspecting prey.

Field notes

Morphology

The species has sticky leaves and large white to purple flowers. The leaves are lined with stiff bristles, and the succulent leaves retain moisture during the dry season.

Distribution & habitat

Native to northeastern Mexico, it is endemic to humid pine forests.

Ecology

The sticky leaves are lined with stiff bristles, which capture unsuspecting prey upon contact.

Habitat

Altitude
1,200–1,800 m
Altitude Class
intermediate
Native To
Mexico

Cultivation

Difficulty
easy
Temperature
Day 20–26°C / Night 14–20°C
Humidity
50–70%
Notes
Pale succulent rosette. Prolific from leaf pullings.

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