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Sarracenia oreophila
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- 1Green pitcher plant's spring pitchers die back for winter●Unlike Sarracenia leucophylla, which grows its best pitchers late in summer, S. oreophila puts out a burst of new pitche
Sarracenia oreophila, the green pitcher plant, produces its main pitchers in spring rather than late summer like the related Sarracenia leucophylla. Those spring pitchers are now dying back as the plant prepares for winter dormancy, while smaller non-trap leaves called phyllodia remain at the base. The seasonal cycle of this carnivorous plant is drawing interest from plant enthusiasts.