Distinguishing Sarracenia flava from S. oreophila

Jeremy asked how to tell S. flava from S. oreophila (or hybrid).

Pitcher plant

Jeff Dallas: Leans S. flava but could be hybrid. Key differences:

Phyllodia: flava = straight, spear-shaped, long; oreophila = curved, sickle-shaped; hybrids intermediate.
Flower scent: oreophila = sweet (lily); flava = distinctly feline (cat urine).
Bloom timing: flava blooms before pitchers open; oreophila blooms with pitcher opening.
Pitcher mouth: flava = "S" spout; oreophila = more rounded.
Aging color: flava stays yellow; oreophila darkens green.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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