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 (Urticularia intermedia) - floating plant, bladders on a separate stalks. • Common Bladderwort (Urticularia vulgaris) - floating plant, bladders scattered amongst roots. Flowers: Summer; Yellow; Irregular Flowers; Yellow, on short stalks rising above the water. Summer. Leaves: No Apparent Leaves; None or very tiny. Height:
Up to 7 cm (3 in) Stem:
Short, holding flowers above the water. Tiny leaves visible along stem. Habitat:
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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