''Pinguicula alpina'', also known as the alpine butterwort, is species of carnivorous plant native to high latitudes and altitudes throughout Eurasia. It is one of the most widespread ''Pinguicula'' species, being found in mountainous regions from Iceland to the Himalayas. Native to cold climates, it is a temperate species, forming prostrate rosettes of green to red leaves and white flowers in the summer and a tight hibernaculum during a period of winter dormancy in the winter. Like all members.. more
Similar species: Lamiales
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Uploaded Oct 30, 2016. Captured Jun 20, 2013 13:21 in 39030 Sexten, Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol, Italy.