How to identify Yellow pitcherplant (Sarracenia flava)
Yellow pitcherplant, also known as Huntsman's Horn, Biscuit-Flower, Trumpets
Yellow pitcherplant is a perennial carnivorous plant with an eye-catching pitcher-shaped leaf structure. These tubular leaves are green, often with red to yellowish hues, and can grow up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. They produce a sweet nectar that lures insects into their cavity, which contains a slippery interior and downward-pointing hairs, trapping prey for nutrient absorption. The pitcher's pool of water and enzymes facilitates the digestion of entrapped insects.
Lifespan: Perennial, Annual
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen
Pitcher-shaped green leaves with red to yellow hues, up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
Bright yellow nodding flowers, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) wide, emitting a musty fragrance.
Textured 5-parted seed capsule fruit, essential for propagation, observed in May-June.
Trumpet-shaped leaves, 20-30 inches (50-76 cm) long, with crimson throat patch.
Distinctive waxy tubular leaves with downward-pointing hairs, hindering insect escape.
The leaves of yellow pitcherplant are erect, yellowish-green, and trumpet-shaped, ranging from 20 to 30 inches (50 to 76 cm) long, with a distinctive crimson patch on the throat. These leaves often feature red veining and have a hood held well above the throat. In addition to these, yellow pitcherplant produces linear, winter leaves called phyllodia, resembling those of an iris, which may remain evergreen. The tubular leaves have waxy interiors with downward-pointing hairs, impeding the escape of trapped insects.
The flowers of yellow pitcherplant are nodding and bright yellow, borne on long stalks. Each bloom measures about 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) across. The petals exude a musty fragrance, easily identifiable by its strong scent. Flowering occurs in the spring but may extend to early summer in some regions. The flowers are notable for their large, drooping petals and complex structure, making them a distinctive and striking feature of the plant during their blooming period.
The fruit of yellow pitcherplant is a textured, 5-parted seed capsule. Upon maturity, these capsules are typically encountered from May to June in North Carolina. Each capsule encloses numerous small seeds, which are crucial for the propagation of yellow pitcherplant. The color and specific dimensions of the fruit are not provided, but it is consistent with the morphological characteristics associated with the genus Sarracenia. The fruit's unique structure is an important aspect for the identification of this species.
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Scientific Classification of Yellow pitcherplant
