S. purpurea in Cedarburg Bog – a neutral pH fen
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S. purpurea in Cedarburg Bog in summer
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In May after winter freezing damage
S. purpurea in Sapa Bog – an acidic ombrotrophic bog close to Cedarburg Bog
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S. purpurea plant in October 2004 note tamarack (Larix laricina) needles
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S. purpurea plant nestled within sphagnum moss
Scanning Electron Micrographs of S. purpurea leaf surfaces – project and photos by Jamie Smith
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Top of leaf surface with stomata and hairs Bars in all pictures are 10 mm.
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Inner leaf surface – hairs but no stomata hairs angled to prevent insect prey escape
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Bacterial biofilm deep inside pitcher