Sarracenia sp.
Pitcher-plant, Pitcher-Plant
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Family: Sarraceniaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Sarracenia sp. (Pitcher-plant) is a non-native California perennial in the Sarraceniaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Nepenthes: Sarracenia pitchers grow from ground rosette; tropical pitcher plant has hanging pitchers on climbing vines.; vs Darlingtonia: Sarracenia has simple trumpet with hinged lid; Darlingtonia has dome top with hanging fang-like appendages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sarracenia sp. native to California?
No. Sarracenia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Sarracenia sp. belong to?
Sarracenia sp. is in the Sarraceniaceae family, genus Sarracenia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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