UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Pinguicula vulgaris    ( Common Butterwort )

Family: LENTIBULARIACEAE


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Species: Pinguicula vulgaris (L.)

Depiction: Insectivorous perennial between 5-15cm tall; found in wet soils, fens, swamps and bogs at low to high elevations. Commonly found on rock-drip faces.

Photo Location: Golden, B.C

Photograph Date: June 19th, 2006

Photographer: Allan Carson


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