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Pitcher Plant

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Date Posted: 2006-01-03

Scientific Name: Nepenthes spp.

Family: Nepenthaceae

Common Name: Pitcher Plant

Description: Its pitcher are cylindrical and narrow in the middle, and are green with red blotches. The mouth is dark red and each leaf is divided into curved parts connected by an individual center. The lid of the pitcher is oval with a rounded tip.

Habitat: In mossy forests at high altitudes

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Threats: Over-collection for ornamental purposes