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Horned Bladderwort

Utricularia cornuta

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Illustration of Horned Bladderwort (Utricularia cornuta)

Horned Bladderwort is a carnivorous plant with bright yellow flowers and underwater traps that capture tiny aquatic prey. Its unique feeding strategy makes it a standout in wetland habitats.

Habitat
It grows in bogs, marshes, and shallow ponds.
Diet
It feeds on small aquatic invertebrates using its bladder traps.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Horned Bladderwort

The best time to see a Horned Bladderwort is June–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,866 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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