Book: Darlingtonia-The California Pitcher Plant
Author: Natch Greyes
Paperback: 34 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing (January, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781497451858
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.08 x 9 inches
Darlingtonia californica. The California Pitcher Plant. The Cobra Lily. Darlingtonia californica. This fantastic carnivorous plant has captured the minds of botanists, carnivorous plant enthusiasts, and the public since its discovery in 1841. Darlingtonia californica is a rare plant, found only on the upper California and Oregon coasts and in the nearby mountain ranges. In the wild, it can often be found along slow streams in the northern Sierra Nevada and Coast Mountain Ranges. In cultivation, it can be found across the world. This book covers everything from the discovery of Darlingtonia to its cultivation. It is filled with fascinating tidbits about the different varieties and habitats of Darlingtonia.