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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Bob_B on June 17, 2016, 06:46:06 pm

Title: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Bob_B on June 17, 2016, 06:46:06 pm

The Sarracenia pitcher plants in my bog garden have finally started to grow and produce new pitchers and flowers. I have six or seven species, all of which are native to the mid-Atlantic US. At the start of the season, which usually begins in mid-April, the rhizomes send forth long stalks with large, bulbous flowers. About three or four week later, newly formed pitchers emerge and grow, ending up in the pitcher that many recognize for its insect-capturing abilities. We in Maryland had a cold, wet Spring, so the pitcher plants are a bit late this year, but they're already catching insects!

Here are the pitchers of two of the species in my bog along with one of the remaining flowers from a third variety.

Thank you for viewing and feel free to comment etc.

Bob

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: RMW on June 17, 2016, 08:48:49 pm

Very enjoyable.
Especially the first one: the light and the arrangement are just elegant and uplifting.
Thanks Bob.
Richard

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Bob_B on June 18, 2016, 08:28:29 am

Thanks Richard.

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on June 18, 2016, 08:36:58 am

What a great bog garden you have!
Fascinating shots.

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Richowens on June 18, 2016, 08:59:29 am

Love 'em, well done.

Rich

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: John Koerner on June 18, 2016, 12:26:26 pm

Always loved carnivorous plants, thanks for sharing :)

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Bob_B on June 18, 2016, 07:59:43 pm

Thank you Eric, Rich, and John. Eric: It's a work in progress for sure.

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Rajan Parrikar on June 19, 2016, 10:36:14 am

Pleasing images, all three.

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on June 20, 2016, 04:30:30 am

Good stuff.

Title: Re: Pitcherplants (Sarracenia)
Post by: Bob_B on June 20, 2016, 08:06:47 pm

Thank you Paulo and Rajan.