Post by Brian Barnes on Oct 10, 2008 7:14:02 GMT -5
Hello All,
I'm pleased to report on the conservational efforts of The State of Florida regarding Sarracenia minor.
Rock Springs Nature Preserve in Seminole County, Fl. has finally begun tagging and monitoring the well-being and status of it's small endangered populations of the above mentioned species...
The Preserve is home to an interesting form of Sarracenia minor, most of which have extended areolae down the backs of the pitchers and shortened, notched lids. This exact same trait is recurring and I've noted it to be consistent over the last 5 years;
I also tend to hypothesize that the consistent drought-like conditions present over the last 4 years in situ, may have had an impact on the present growth form and habit of the above mentioned species. Next Spring's pitcher emergence may prove quite interesting, since we've finally had an abundance of rain this Summer and water levels are satisfactory...
I'm quite curious to see if the present pitcher form remains the same or if typical pitcher form returns to the population.
I'll finish my report with a nice Florida hammock shot from the surrounding area, showing various Tillandsias and Orchids.
Happy Growing,
Brian.
I'm pleased to report on the conservational efforts of The State of Florida regarding Sarracenia minor.
Rock Springs Nature Preserve in Seminole County, Fl. has finally begun tagging and monitoring the well-being and status of it's small endangered populations of the above mentioned species...
The Preserve is home to an interesting form of Sarracenia minor, most of which have extended areolae down the backs of the pitchers and shortened, notched lids. This exact same trait is recurring and I've noted it to be consistent over the last 5 years;
I also tend to hypothesize that the consistent drought-like conditions present over the last 4 years in situ, may have had an impact on the present growth form and habit of the above mentioned species. Next Spring's pitcher emergence may prove quite interesting, since we've finally had an abundance of rain this Summer and water levels are satisfactory...
I'm quite curious to see if the present pitcher form remains the same or if typical pitcher form returns to the population.
I'll finish my report with a nice Florida hammock shot from the surrounding area, showing various Tillandsias and Orchids.
Happy Growing,
Brian.