common pitcher plant
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific carnivorous plant species: "common pitcher plant" refers to a perennial herb that grows in boggy environments. It is characterized by dark red flowers and a distinctive growth habit where its broadly winged, tube-shaped leaves (pitchers) form a ground-level rosette. This species is native to northeastern North America and has been introduced and established in parts of Europe, notably Ireland.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The common pitcher plant thrives in the nutrient-poor soil of bogs.
- We observed several common pitcher plants during our hike through the peatland.
- The introduction of the common pitcher plant to Irish bogs is a noted example of plant naturalization.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to , the most widespread North American pitcher plant.
- Sarracenia purpurea, commonly known as the common pitcher plant, is the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Variants and Related Words
- Pitcher plant (n): The general term for any carnivorous plant with pitcher-shaped leaves that trap insects.
- Purple pitcher plant (n): Another common name for the same species, .
- Sarracenia (n): The botanical genus to which the common pitcher plant belongs.
Synonyms
- Purple pitcher plant: An alternative common name.
- Sarracenia purpurea: The formal botanical/scientific name.
Related Phrases
- "Bog plant": A general term for plants adapted to bog habitats, which includes the common pitcher plant.
- "Carnivorous plant": A category of plants that derive nutrients from trapping and digesting animals, primarily insects. The common pitcher plant is a member of this group.
Noun
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perennial bog herb having dark red flowers and decumbent broadly winged pitchers forming a rosette; of northeastern North America and naturalized in Europe especially Ireland
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