Pitcher Plants grow throughout the Okefenokee Swamp, a perfect wetland habitat to host these carnivorous wonders.
I saw a lot of them growing entangled with other wet feet loving plants.
The actual Pitchers grow along side the flowers, although some of the flowers seem to have gone by or were further distanced.
A few had popped up more in the open.
As this area is also home to Alligators and Snakes set up options to take a photo are limited.
April 28, 2021
Excited to see the pitcher plants growing in natural environment! I thought I had photos of these and sure enough I did a post that included them back in 2017 after visiting the new propagation building at Dunedin Botanic Garden (NZ). You saw the post back then Ellen, but in case you or anyone else is interested the link is: https://exploringcolour.wordpress.com/2017/10/18/propagation-facility-odd-plants/
Evidently that swath of Georgia has the perfect conditions for them to survive and it was pure luck we were there when these were in bloom. I really hope to go back next spring.
I looked at your post and remember it now, great that the Garden works to keep all those plants going.
That first one’s a nice pastel portrait of a pitcher plant.
Thanks, Steve. It was nice to find one a bit free standing.
Like some people standing up for freedom.
There’s enough bugs in that swamp to feed an army of pitchers. It is so pure that it’s like being in a different world. Watch where you step 🙂
I’m sure there are, Alice! It sure is magical and I look forward to going back some day.
Lovely photo of the flower. The pitcher “parts” a little creepy though 😏
Thanks, Belinda, they are quite fascinating plants. And certainly could be the basis for a nightmare!
I love the Okefenokee. You did a terrific job of highlighting the pitcher plants and other beautiful flowers, Ellen, in this most unusual place.
Oh, I can see why. This was our first time and wow, one day wasn’t nearly enough! Thanks, Jet, glad that you liked the flowers.
What stunning flowers, Ellen! You have captured them beautifully. The top image of the flower is superb!
Thanks, Pete, this was an amazing world of plants that I’m hoping to revisit next year.