Small Butterwort is a petite carnivorous plant with compact rosettes and pale violet flowers. It thrives in nutrient-poor environments, capturing insects to supplement its diet.
Best time to see a Small Butterwort
The best time to see a Small Butterwort is February–April, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,664 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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