Sarracenia oreophila var. ornata 'Sand Mountain' (European clone)

A S. oreophila var. ornata 'Sand Mountain' division that reached Mike Wang's collection via Europe — distinct from his older Clone A and other Sand Mountain clones. Documented in the forum once, in 2013.

Origin

Originally collected from Sand Mountain in northeastern Alabama (the shared origin for all clones in the 'Sand Mountain' cultivar group). The specific Alabama county and original collector are [MISSING]. This particular individual was held in Europe before reaching Mike's collection in or before 2013; the European source is [MISSING].

History

Introduced on the forum on 8/11/2013 with a single photo set from 8/9/2013. Mike noted at the time that the plant had not yet shown its full color potential. No post-introduction update threads were found in the archive — Mike or other forum members may have additional photos elsewhere.

Standout traits

• Spring-pitcher venation noted by Mike as more pronounced than other S. oreophila clones in his collection at the time.
• Color was modest in 2013 photos; Mike speculated this clone would become more colorful with better growing conditions, particularly if coaxed into producing fall pitchers.

Cultivation notes

This is a 2013-era observation: at the time of introduction, Mike had only recently acquired the clone and considered its growing-out period ongoing. S. oreophila in general intensifies color under twin-wall polycarbonate or greenhouse conditions.