Family: Bladderwort Family (Lentibulariaceae) Group: Bladderworts Distinctive features:
Small plants growing in bogs/fens. Rooted in mud. No visible leaves or roots. Bright yellow flower. Similar species: • Flat-leaved Bladderwort (Utricularia intermedia) - floating plant, bladders on a separate stalks. • Common Bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris) - floating plant, bladders scattered amongst roots. Flowers: Summer; Yellow; Irregular flowers; Yellow, on short stalks rising above the water. Summer. Leaves: None; None or very tiny. Height:
Up to 7 cm (3 in) Stem:
Short, holding flowers above the water. Tiny leaves visible along stem. Habitat: Wet Areas; Bogs and fens. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 16 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 122 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 302 Native/Non-native:
Native Notes:
Please read the Bladderworts page.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: cornuta: horned Photographs:
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Horned Bladderwort lowers. Note the prominent horn hanging straight down. In Common Bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris), this horn sticks out toward the front of the flower.
Closeup view of the yellow Horned Bladderwort flower.
Another closeup view of the Horned Bladderwort flower.
There is usually one flower per stalk (plant), but often there are two, and sometimes even three.
