- First described
- 2014
- Type
- population multi clone locality
Multi-clone Cherokee Co, AL oreophila accession. ESA-listed species. 35-post thread documents the population from 2014 onward.
Standout traits
- Multi-year juvenile period — Mike (post #1, 2014): 'these have been stuck in the seedling stage for many years'; pitcher size tripled in 2014 vs 2013
- First flavas to open in spring (Mike, 2014)
- Multi-clone diversity — most plants similar but a few have early-season vein expression and bronzy color
- Some individuals show external venation + throat veins — high probability of late-summer / early-fall color development
- Population thread is long-running (35 posts, 2014-present)
Cultivation
Outdoor Northern California. Long juvenile period required before full pitcher expression.
Photos (4)
Naming
Locality name.