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Pinguicula agnata is a tropical species of plant in the family Lentibulariaceae. It is carnivorous.
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Pinguicula agnata is a tropical species of plant in the family Lentibulariaceae. It is carnivorous.
Description
The species' flowers are a blue-violet color. Its sticky leaves are lined with stiff bristles which capture unsuspecting prey upon contact, its large white to purple flowers bloom late in the spring, and its succulent leaves retain moisture during the dry season.
Distribution and habitat
Pinguicula agnata is native to northeastern Mexico. Endemic to humid pine forests, this remarkable plant has adapted perfectly to take advantage of the ideal environment it needs for survival.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 1,200–1,800 m
- Altitude Class
- intermediate
- Native To
- Mexico
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- easy
- Temperature
- Day 20–26°C / Night 14–20°C
- Humidity
- 50–70%
- Notes
- Pale succulent rosette. Prolific from leaf pullings.