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and a well-defined throat patch
The colouring is a real showstopper: deep green at the base fading into rich maroon-red
a trait likely inherited from Sarracenia oreophila
They emerge from traps that measure up to 3
In bright light
Sarracenia alata - Areolate Form (Jasper County, Texas) antho-free and a well-defined throat patchHere's an interesting Sarracenia alata! This is an areolate form which is relatively unusual for this species. Areoles are small windows on the pitchers that allow light to permiate the pitcher. More commonly seen in Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia psittacina and Sarracenia leucophylla, it's believed that these windows aid the plants' ability to capture insects. It's thought that the windows confuse insects trying to escape the pitcher by heading towards
