“Northern pitcher plants (Sarracenia purpurea) are carnivorous, allowing them to survive in nutrient-poor bog environments. Here there is no rich soil, but rather a floating mat of Sphagnum moss.

This article was originally published with the title “ The Northern Pitcher Plant, or the Side-Saddle Flower, Sarracenia Purpurea, L ” in SA Supplements Vol. 20 No. 507supp (September 1885), p ...

Many of us go to nature preserves to walk in the great outdoors, hike along a trail, or spot wildlife. What you may not expect to find is a host of carnivorous plants. About 10 miles from South ...

Working with researchers at the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station, Stevens discovered a Northern Pitcher plant had caught not one but two salamanders. Overall Winner, 1st Place - Animals.