About
A notable member of the genus, *Pinguicula laxifolia* is distinguished by its unusual pendulous leaves, which contrast with the stiff or succulent leaves found on many other species. It is a perennial rosetted herb found in the cloudforests of Mexico.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant is a perennial rosetted herb bearing pendulous to semi-erect elliptic or oblanceolate leaves, measuring 40–68 mm (1.6–2.7 in) long. These leaves are densely covered with stalked mucilaginous and sessile digestive glands. It forms winter rosettes of succulent, non-carnivorous leaves during cool, dry seasons. The flowers are pink to pale violet, featuring a white throat and darker violet markings.
Distribution & habitat
It is known only from the 'El Cielo' cloudforest bioreserve in Tamaulipas, Mexico, growing on well-shaded vertical rock walls at altitudes between 6300 and 6800 ft.
Ecology
The leaves are covered with digestive glands that trap and digest insect prey, absorbing the resulting nutrient mixture to supplement its nitrate-low environment. The plant also forms non-carnivorous winter rosettes to conserve energy.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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