Sarracenia Collection

Northern pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) photographed on Borgles Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, September

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre

The purple flowers of the Pitcher plant, Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant

Purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea. Sarracenia porporina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Eastern quoll and water opossum
Eastern quoll, Dasyurus viverrinus 1, water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus 2. Dasyurus Maugei, Dasiuro di Mauge, Chironette yapock

Pitcher plants and caper bush
Purple sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia purpurea, yellow sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia flava, and taper-leaved caper, Capparis acuminata

Parrot pitcher plant, Sarracenia psittacina. Native to the American South. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor (Side-saddle flower, Sarracenia adunca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

A Group of Flesh-feeding Plants (engraving)
966582 A Group of Flesh-feeding Plants (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Flesh-feeding Plants)

Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia minor x psittacina), 1930. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia minor x psittacina), 1930

The green flowers of the Pitcher plant, Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant

USA, Pennsylvania. The yellow flowers of the pitcher plant, Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant

Bright colorful pitcher plants at the Bloemenmarket

Sarracenia purpurea ssp venos C016 / 5708
purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea ssp venos). This carnivorous plant attracts insects with sweet nectar on the top of the pitcher. The surface is slippery and the insects fall in

Sarracenia purpurea ssp venos, purple pitcher plant
A carnivorous plant attracting insects with sweet nectar on the top of the pitcher. The surface is slippery and the insects fall in. Unable to climb out, the prey is digested by enzymes

Sarracenia purpurea, pitcherplant
Drawing 9/2 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 135

Sarracenia flava, trumpets
Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller 1691-1771 by Hazel Le Rougetel (1990) page 194. Drawing from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Sarracenia flava, trumpet leaf
Watercolour by William Young (1742- 1785), 1767. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Carnivorous Sarracenia pitcher plant, fly
Sarracenia leucophylla (possible hybrid), the white topped pitcher plant, with a fly on the inner lid. Found in the Southern US states of Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia

Sarracenia Species
PITCHER PLANT with buttercup

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"Sarracenia: Nature's Carnivorous Marvels" Discover the enchanting world of Sarracenia, a captivating genus of carnivorous plants. One such species is the Northern pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), elegantly captured on Borgles Island. Also known as the Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, it boasts striking purple hues that mesmerize any observer. Delve deeper into this botanical wonderland and encounter other fascinating members like the Parrot pitcher plant (Sarracenia psittacina) and Hooded pitcher plant (Sarracenia minor). Each possesses its own unique charm and allure, showcasing nature's endless creativity. Immerse yourself in a scene where Eastern quolls and water opossums thrive alongside these extraordinary plants. Witness their harmonious coexistence amidst lush surroundings, where Pitcher plants stand tall alongside caper bushes. Step back in time with an engraving depicting a group of flesh-feeding plants, illustrating how Sarracenia has captivated human imagination for centuries. Even renowned artist Mary Vaux Walcott was inspired to create a Hybrid Pitcherplant by combining Sarracenia minor and psittacina in 1930. Marvel at the vibrant green flowers adorning these carnivorous wonders - an exquisite testament to their adaptability and survival strategies. But it is the purple flowers that truly steal hearts, exuding an irresistible beauty that lures unsuspecting prey towards their demise. Travel to Pennsylvania, USA, where yellow blooms grace the landscape as another variant of this captivating species thrives. These vivid blossoms serve as beacons for insects seeking nectar but ultimately meet their fate within these deceptive traps. Intriguingly complex yet undeniably alluring, Sarracenia stands as one of nature's most remarkable creations – blending elegance with deadly efficiency. Explore this realm where beauty meets brutality.