Identifying a Mystery Butterwort & South Window Suitability

Arnie received a butterwort as a Christmas gift (photo attached), kept in dorm room with south window only.

ID

Without flower, likely Pinguicula moranensis (common), but several species look similar.

South window is adequate for Mexican butterworts. See care sheets for details.

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