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.
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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