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Identifying a Pinguicula: Why Flowers Are Needed for Certainty

A grower thought their plant was P. moranensis var. caudata based on greenhouse labels (P. rosa and caudata looked identical).

Expert Take

Many Mexican Pinguicula look alike vegetatively; light exposure alters leaf shape. Flower is needed for reliable ID. Helpful resource: pinguicula.org photo gallery.

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