Sarracenia pitcher plants, found in eastern North America, look like trumpet-shaped flowers. But the “flowers” are modified leaves that form a cup containing digestive enzymes and entrap insects.

Carnivorous plants in the Bay Area. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F. Saturday, June 7th 2025 Today's e-Edition. ... also known as a pitcher plant or a trumpet pitcher.

Species include the trumpet pitcher plant, with its tall upright yellowish or red pitchers; it is one of the most common pitcher plants in the Apalachicola National Forest (ANF).

Gardening: Pitcher plants are a wetland wonder ... While some species’ trumpet-shaped pitchers rise 3 to 4 feet above the soil, others grow small and low to the ground.

In some pitcher plants the column is only a few inches high, but the beautiful yellow trumpet pitcher plant of the Southeast can be almost 3 feet tall.

Some carnivorous plants change their scent to attract different types of prey, mimicking flowers in their luring techniques, and maybe even regulating their digestion. Trumpet pitcher plants, or ...

Another species, the green pitcher plant, is on the federal endangered species list. The three species found in Doerun’s bogs include the parrot, hooded and yellow trumpet (or yellow fly trap ...

In South Carolina, this underrated East Coast natural preserve is home to many carnivorous plants and diverse wildlife, offering a unique outdoor getaway.