- First described
- 2023
- Type
- population
Origin
A small S. rubra ssp. wherryi population (now generally classified as S. alabamensis ssp. wherryi) from private property in Northern Baldwin Co, Alabama. Most of the original Sarracenia field at this site has been replaced with slash pine plantations.
Acquisition story
Mike's collaborator approached the landowners to ask permission to view the plants. The owners were friendly but cautious — historical pitcher-plant poachers for the cut-flower industry (rampant in the late 1990s / early 2000s) had preceded them. After extensive friendly dialogue and education on plant management, the owners came to appreciate the conservation value of their population and allowed Mike's team to acquire genetics sustainably.
Standout traits
- Some individuals produce reddish throats (parallel to ICPS AL0002).
- Likely historic leucophylla introgression — site is leucophylla- dominant, and at least one observed individual shows clear hybrid-character traps.
Standout traits
- Some individuals produce reddish throats — similar trait to S. alabamensis ICPS AL0002.
- Likely historic introgression with leucophylla, given the site is leucophylla-dominant.
- Intermediate site morphology — some individuals show clear hybrid-character.
Cultivation
Mike acquired material sustainably after extended conversation with the landowners — educational dialogue about plant management/value/rarity led to permission. The owners' historical exposure was poaching, not cultivation; Mike helped reframe the population as a conservation asset.
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Naming
Locality only — population. Note: now classified as S. alabamensis ssp. wherryi (2024).