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Awaiting Mike's review. This entry was AI-extracted from forum posts. Treat specifics as a working draft until reviewed.

sarracenia flava var. rugelii

Sarracenia flava var. rugelii clone#1 Okaloosa Co, FL

Okaloosa Co, FL

First described
2019

Mike-selected Okaloosa Co rugelii — distinctive lip/mouth shape, trap girth, suspected distant hybridization origin. Likely a giant (between hybrid-vigor and genetic-giant). Mike's working name 'Buck Toothed Beauty' withdrawn after the split-throat trait proved environmental. 8 Mike photos (2019-2020).

Standout traits

  • Likely a giant — between hybrid-vigor and genetic giant per Mike (2019/2020)
  • Distinctive lip/mouth shape
  • Suspected distant-hybridization origin (giant lid + traits)
  • Trap girth notable even at modest height (~1 ft)

Cultivation

  • Likely needs full sun; was previously shaded by neighbors.

Photos (8)

rugelii clone#1, 2019-05-09— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2019-05-09 — split red throat (later confirmed environmental)— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2019-05-09 — distinctive lip/mouth shape— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2019-05-09— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-11— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-11— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-11 — distant hybridization signs— Mike Wang
rugelii clone#1, 2020-05-11— Mike Wang

Naming

Mike's accession-code-style label. Mike (2019) jokingly suggested 'Buck Toothed Beauty' for the unique split in the red throat. Now (2020) Mike confirms the split was environmental — phenotype is normal in subsequent seasons. Suspected distant hybridization based on giant trap form.