The White-topped Pitcher Plant is among the most beautiful of the North American pitcher plants, its pitchers dramatically striped with white at the top and red veins against a green background. It grows in the wet pine savannas of the Gulf Coast, one of the most species-rich and most threatened ecosystems in North America. The white tops mimic the appearance of flowers to lure insects into the trap. Over 95% of its habitat has been destroyed by development, fire suppression, and drainage.
Best time to see a White-topped Pitcher Plant
The best time to see a White-topped Pitcher Plant is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,393 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a White-topped Pitcher Plant? What plant is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent White-topped Pitcher Plant sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a White-topped Pitcher Plant?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.