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| Sarracenia purpurea | |
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| Purple pitcher plant | |
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| Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Sarracenia |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/SarraceniaS. purpurea |
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| Sarracenia purpurea | |
Sarracenia purpurea is a type of carnivorous plant. It is commonly called the purple pitcher plant, northern pitcher plant, turtle socks, or side-saddle flower.
Native Americans successfully used the plant to treat smallpox. This knowledge was passed on to Westerners by the Mi'kmaq during the 19th century. view more...
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