Violet Butterwort

The carnivorous violet butterwort (Pinguicula caerulea) traps insects with a sticky secretion on the upper sides of its leaves. The wildflower is found in the southernmost boggy parts of the state. The violet blooms appear from February through April.

Cluster of pink violet butterwort flowers with yellow centers growing among green leaves and low ground vegetation.
Courtesy of the Caroline Dean Wildflower Collection, Auburn University Digital Library
Cluster of pink violet butterwort flowers with yellow centers growing among green leaves and low ground vegetation.