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Mountain Sweet Pticher Plant in NCMountain Sweet Pitcher Plant in North Carolina

Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia rubra ssp. jonesii

Status:  Endangered

Family:  Pitcher plant

Flowering/Fruiting Dates:  April-June/August

Habitat:  Bogs and streamsides on granite rockfaces along the Blue Ridge Divide.

Distinguishing Characteristics:  Hollow, tubular leaves with heart-shaped hoods; erect flower stalks hear one (usually) maroon flower each; 8-28 inches tall; flowers are fragrant.

Threats:  Wetland destruction, collection.

Species Distribution from known occurrences. Species may occur in similar habitats in other counties.Green counties indicate observed within 20 years. Yellow counties indicate an obscure data reference to the species in the county. Red counties indicate observed more than 20 years ago.

Species Distribution of the Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant in NC

Species Location Map based on information provided by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
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