Pinguicula
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Pinguicula, commonly known as butterworts, is a genus of carnivorous flowering plants in the family Lentibulariaceae. They use sticky, glandular leaves to lure, trap, and digest insects in order to supplement the poor mineral nutrition they obtain from the environment. 126 species are currently accepted. 13 are native to Europe, 9 to North America, and some to northern Asia. The largest number of species is in South and Central America.
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Pinguicula, commonly known as butterworts, is a genus of plants within the family Lentibulariaceae. The type species for this taxon is Pinguicula vulgaris. Members of this genus produce fruit in the form of a capsule. The genus was described in the 11th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Specimen records for Pinguicula are held by institutions including FCB-BUAP, FCF-UANL, FC-UNAM, GH, and IIB-UV. These records originate from Mexico and the United States. The iDigBio database contains 365 records and 313 media items associated with this genus.
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Species
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 365
- With media
- 313
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Collections
- FCB-BUAP, FCF-UANL, FC-UNAM, GH, IIB-UV, INECOL
- Recorded in
- Mexico, United States
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Encyclopedic overview
18 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Characteristics
- Habitat
- Roots
- Leaves and carnivory
- Flowers
- Fruit and seed
- Diet
- Vegetative propagation
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation status
- Botanical history
- Uses
- Classification
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Pinguicula, commonly known as butterworts, is a genus of carnivorous flowering plants in the family Lentibulariaceae. They use sticky, glandular leaves to lure, trap, and digest insects in order to supplement the poor mineral nutrition they obtain from the environment. 126 species are currently accepted. 13 are native to Europe, 9 to North America, and some to northern Asia. The largest number of species is in South and Central America.
==Etymology== The name Pinguicula is derived from a term coined by Conrad Gesner, who in his 1561 work entitled Horti Germaniae commented on the glistening leaves: "propter pinguia et tenera folia…" (Latin pinguis, "fat"). The common name "butterwort" reflects this characteristic.
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