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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 rubra ssp. rubra

Sarracenia rubra ssp. rubra 'long lid' Onslow Co, NC

Onslow Co, NC

First described
2020

A rare Onslow Co rubra with an unusually long, often concave/ flipped lid + confirmed BLACK LIPS expression (2021). Mature plants tiny (3-4" tall traps). 17 photos (~14 Mike + 3 awkwardsilence).

Standout traits

  • Unusually long lid — primary distinguishing trait
  • BLACK LIPS expression confirmed (2021)
  • Concave lid — awkwardsilence reports persistent across all his traps
  • Rare and unique variant per Mike (2020)
  • Tiny mature plant: traps only 3-4" tall

Cultivation

  • Spring/summer pitchers normally less colorful than fall — typical for rubra ssp. rubra.
  • Babying after years of neglect produces excellent traps.

Photos (17)

rubra 'long lid', 2020-07-23— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2020-07-23— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2020-07-23— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2020-07-23— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2020-07-23— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2020-07-23 — ancestrals foreground left— Mike Wang
awkwardsilence's 'long lid' division, 2020-08-04— awkwardsilence
awkwardsilence's division, 2020-09-14 — crazy lid— awkwardsilence
rubra 'long lid', 2020-09-15 — flipped brim— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2021-10-26 — confirmed BLACK LIPS— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2021-10-26— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2021-10-26— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2021-10-26— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2021-10-26— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2022-07-26— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2022-07-26— Mike Wang
rubra 'long lid', 2022-07-26— Mike Wang

Naming

Mike's working label — describes the unusually long lid. Confirmed BLACK LIPS expression by 2021 — Mike notes high demand and divisions planned.