Pics of wild plants from Southeastern US

[Jason Ksepka]

Pinguicula (Butterworts)
P. ionantha (Godfrey’s Butterwort) A federally protected species found in I think only 3 florida counties.

Someone’s research area on P. ionantha

The look of a normal flower


and a true anthocyanin free flower. I have been told that the European collectors would give their 1st born for a plant like this. I personally can’t think of any plant that is more boringly represented by a single allele mutation. The plant is already lime green naturally. The only difference is the lack of purple/pink in the throat of the flower. But still cool to find on of natures freaks.


Here we go again with the underwater growing theme.

and a two-for, P. ionantha + S. psittacina

Pinguicula lutea (Yellow Butterwort) As far as I know, this is the only yellow flowered species in the world.



A spider waiting patiently for a pollinator.



Pinguicula planifolia (Chapman’s Butterwort) I think these are either already listed, or are being considered for federally listing due to limited range and habitat loss.


Now this plant would be cool to see in an anthocyanin free form






Pinguicula pumila I think this is the smallest species in North America. The whole rosette was just a bit bigger than my thumbnail.

[fernandorivadavia]

What amazing pics, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fernando Rivadavia

[Brian Barnes]

Hey Jason,

I believe that the University of S. Alabama is doing research in the spots depicted in your photos. Actually, white is suppose to be the "normal" color, although many shades of purple and light lavender do exist...

It's great to see that area is still doing well!

Happy Growing,

Brian.