Darlingtonia californica
Calf's Head, California Pitcher Plant
Other regional names: California Pitcherplant +2 more
- California Pitcherplant
- Cobra Lily
- Cobra Plant
Also known as: Chrysamphora californica (Torr.) Greene +3 more
- Chrysamphora californica (Torr.) Greene
- Darlingtonia californica f. californica
- Darlingtonia californica f. viridiflora B.Rice
- Darlingtonia rediviva Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sarraceniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Darlingtonia californica (commonly known as Calf's Head or California pitcher plant) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Sarraceniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, Washington