Identifying a Dormant Pinguicula: Likely moranensis Hybrid

Pinguicula Identification Requires Active Growth

A grower submitted photos of a dormant Pinguicula (small winter rosette) asking for ID.

Expert Assessment

Jacob Farin: ideal ID compares flowers and summer leaves. Based on flower alone (visible in photo), plant is likely a hybrid with P. moranensis as dominant parent, possibly crossed with P. gigantea.

Next Steps

When plant enters active growth (larger summer leaves), resubmit photos of both flowers and mature leaves for definitive ID.

Why Dormant ID Is Limited

• Winter rosettes of many species/hybrids look similar.
• Flowers provide strongest clues during dormancy.
• P. moranensis flower traits are distinctive and often dominant in hybrids.