Common Butterwort is a carnivorous plant with rosettes of sticky leaves that trap small insects. Its charming purple flowers add beauty to its boggy habitats.
Habitat
It is found in bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Diet
It captures insects with its sticky leaves for nutrients.
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Common Butterwort
The best time to see a Common Butterwort is June–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,955 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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