Pinguicula primuliflora
Southern Butterwort
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lentibulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Pinguicula primuliflora (commonly known as Southern Butterwort) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lentibulariaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi
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)
Japan