Utricularia, commonly and collectively called the bladderworts, is a genus of carnivorous plants consisting of approximately 233 species. They occur in freshwater and wet soil as terrestrial or aquatic species across every continent except Antarctica. Utricularia are cultivated for their flowers, which are often compared with those of snapdragons and orchids, especially amongst carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
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Utricularia macrorhiza
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Utricularia gibba
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A citizen scientist logged a verified sighting of common bladderwort, a carnivorous aquatic plant, in a wetland in Lacombe County, Alberta, adding to the public record of where this species grows.
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