Hooded pitcherplant

In 1788, the first description of S. minor was written by Thomas Walter. The specific epithet minor means small and refers to the typical size of the pitchers. The common name refers to the characteristic lid of this species.

Sarracenia minor, also known as the Hooded pitcher plant, is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia. Like all the Sarracenia, it is native to the New World. In 1788, the first description of S. minor was written by Thomas Walter. The specific epithet minor means "small" and refers to the typical size of the pitchers. The common name refers to the characteristic lid of this species. More

Sarracenia minor obtain nitrogen in hitherto undocumented pathways. Page citations: Kartesz, J. et al. 2009 (BONAP); Mazur, C.J. & Lechtman, J. 2005; McDaniel, S. 1971; Rice, B.A. 2006a; Schnell, D. 2002a, 2002b; Siragusa, A.J. et al. 2007; personal observations. More

Sarracenia minor is a member of the Sarraceniaceae - Pitcher-plant family. More