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Sarracenia Pitcher Lifespan: One Season (Two for Purpurea/Psittacina)

Most Sarracenia pitchers last one growing season (spring–fall). S. purpurea and S. psittacina pitchers live ~1 year. Hybrids with these species inherit longer leaf life.

Nepenthes pitchers last 1.5–2 months by comparison.

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