Species PlantsHorned Bladderwort

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

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