Monday, June 21, 2010

Plant of the day - Nepenthes Truncata




Nepenthes truncata (pronounced /nɨˈpɛnθiːz trʌŋˈkɑːtə/, from Latin: truncatus = terminating abruptly) is a carnivorous pitcher plant species endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The species grows at an elevation of 0–1500 m above sea level.[1] Nepenthes truncata is characterised by its heart-shaped (truncate) leaves and very large pitchers, which can reach up to 40 cm in height.

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