These Northern Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia purpurea) live in a peat bog in Grafton. The carnivorous plants have leaves (pictured) with stiff, downward hairs making it difficult for bugs to crawl out so they drown and are digested. [private]
A color photo of these plants, also taken by Trix Niernberger, is featured in a card collection now available at the Rensselaer Land Trust to raise funds for land preservation in the county. Winter scenes suitable for holiday cards are also available. Go to www.renstrust.org and click Support, or attend RLT’s annual meeting at 2 pm Sunday, November 15, at Brown’s Revolution Hall in Troy. [/private]