Cobra Lily #1
by Nick Kloepping
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Cobra Lily #1
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Nick Kloepping
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Photograph - Digital Photograph
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Darlingtonia's translucent leaves confuse insects trying to escape.
The efficiency of the plant's trapping ability is attested to by its leaves and pitchers, which are, more often than not, full of insects and their remains.
Darlingtonia californica, also called the California pitcher plant, cobra lily, or cobra plant, is a species of carnivorous plant, the sole member of the genus Darlingtonia in the family Sarraceniaceae. It is native to Northern California and Oregon, growing in bogs and seeps with cold running water. This plant is designated as uncommon due to its rarity in the field.
The name "cobra lily" stems from the resemblance of its tubular leaves to a rearing cobra, complete with a forked leaf - ranging from yellow to purplish-green - that resemble fangs or a serpent's tongue.
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August 5th, 2013
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Vickie Emms
Congratulations on having your beautiful wildflower image featured in Fine Art Wildflower Photography Group! 1-12-15
Vickie Emms
This gorgeous wildflower is chosen as the FEATURE OF THE WEEK in Fine Art Wildflower Photography Group! Amazing plant! Congratulations Nick - FB Group FAA Artists and Tweeted
Vickie Emms
FABULOUS! Wow, What a gorgeous capture of this beautiful and rare plant.
Nick Kloepping replied:
I appreciate the kind comment Vickie. I shot this photo at the Darlingtonia State Park, just north of Florence, on Hwy. 101 on the Oregon Coast.
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