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Pinguicula vulgaris ssp. vulgaris L.

7 photos.
A small carnivorous species known as the "common butterwort".  Of the two subspecies, vulgaris
and macroceras, only vulgaris has been identified north of the Alaska Range.  However,
most of the specimens of P. vulgaris have only been identified to the species level at this time.

ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 834237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1 .  July 2, 2010.  Profile view of plant.

2 .  July 2, 2010.  Close-up profile view of
base of the plant in photo 1.

3 .  July 2, 2010.  Close-up of the upper stem
and flower of the plant in photo 1.

4.  July 2, 2010.  Slightly different view
of the upper stem and flower.

5.  July 2, 2010.  Another view of the upper
stem and flower angled to show sepals.

6.  July 2, 2010.  Two stems with developing
capsules.

7.  July 2, 2010.  Plants photographed from above.

All photos taken along the
Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River
south of Coldfoot Alaska opposite
the mouth of Twelvemile Creek.
67°  10.4' N,   150°  20.8' W
Elev. 950 ft.