About
Also known as Chapman's butterwort, *Pinguicula planifolia* is notable for its thin, flat leaves that often display a deep red to purple color in full sun. It is a carnivorous plant found in the southeastern United States, thriving in wet, boggy environments.
Field notes
Morphology
The leaves are thin and flat, often displaying a deep red to purple color when in full sun. The flowers are typically purple, sometimes pinkish to white, and are distinguished by deep notches in the petals, with incisions close to half the petal length.
Distribution & habitat
Native to the southeastern United States, specifically southern Mississippi, Alabama, the panhandle region of Florida, and the extreme southeast extent of Louisiana.
Ecology
The plant is carnivorous, using sticky adhesive leaves to attract, capture, and digest arthropod prey. It can capture and digest insects both above and under water, thriving in wet habitats like bogs, swamps, and wet prairies.
History & etymology
The species name, planifolia, translates from Latin to 'flat leaf,' derived from *planus* (flat) and *folis* (leaf).
Conservation
It is listed as threatened in the state of Florida due to habitat loss from wetland drainage, development, lack of prescribed burns, and illegal collection.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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