Plant Profile: Pinguicula lutea

Yellow Butterwort, a fascinating carnivorous plant belonging to the bladderwort family, is indigenous to the southeastern United States. This unique plant captures small insects through specialized glands on its leaves that secrete a sticky mucilage. Its striking yellow spurred flowers bloom from March to May.

This species thrives in sandy, nutrient-deficient, acidic soils found in bogs, favoring partial shade. It can be cultivated in bog gardens or containers with moist soil, as long as it is not submerged. Additionally, it is suitable for use in terrariums.

In terms of habitat, Yellow Butterwort is commonly found in pine savannas and wet pine flatwoods, primarily in the outer Coastal Plain region.