Question: Hi, On a recent walk near a pond around Chebacco Lake Woods we saw a plant, that we can't identify. …
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Hi, On a recent walk near a pond around Chebacco Lake Woods we saw a plant, that we can't identify. Please see the photo attached. It was located next to the path around one of the small ponds. There were only 3 plants, we haven't seen any others like that one in the area. It was on the sunny side of the path close to shrubs. Visible because of the unique look and the redish color. Thank you!
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Dear rareflowers, you have photographed Sarracenia purpurea (purple pitcherplant). This is a native, carnivorous plant that is typically found in acidic wetlands, such as bogs. Great find and thank you for sharing.
