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Pinguicula grandiflora, commonly known as the large-flowered butterwort, is a temperate insectivorous plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. One distinguishing feature of the species is its flower, which is much larger than the average for the genus. The plant is native to Europe, including Ireland. It is not native to Great Britain, but has been introduced in a few places in England , India and Wales.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Pinguicula
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-8
- Mature Height
- 20 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Purple, Violet
- Flower Size
- 3.05 cm to 5.08 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Summer
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Large-flowered Butterwort en Giant Butterwort
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