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