Long-leaved Butterwort (Pinguicula longifolia) flowering, growing on shady wet limestone, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N. P
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Long-leaved Butterwort (Pinguicula longifolia) flowering, growing on shady wet limestone, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N. P
Long-leaved Butterwort (Pinguicula longifolia) flowering, growing on shady wet limestone, Ordesa y Monte Perdido N.P. Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain, june
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Media ID 6575137
© FLPA/Fabio Pupin
Aragon Butterwort Butterworts Carnivorous Damp Growing Iberia Iberian Insectivore Insectivores Insectivorous L Imestone Moist Ordesa Ordesa Y Monte Perdido Pyrenean Pyrenees Shade Shady Spain Spanish Blooms Lentibulariaceae Montane Upland Uplands
Nature's Carnivorous Beauty - Long-leaved Butterwort Blooms in the Pyrenees
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. In a hidden corner of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, a stunning sight unfolds. The Long-leaved Butterwort, with its delicate purple petals and glistening leaves, flourishes on the damp limestone terrain. This European wetland wonder is not your ordinary flower; it thrives on insects! As summer embraces the Spanish mountains, this insectivorous marvel showcases its vibrant blooms amidst the shady canopy. Its lentibulariaceae family lineage reveals its carnivorous nature - an intriguing adaptation to survive in nutrient-poor environments. The Pyrenean air is filled with anticipation as tiny insects buzz around these captivating flowers. They are unknowingly lured by their sweet scent and colorful allure only to become trapped within the sticky secretions of the butterwort's leaves. This print captures a moment frozen in time – a testament to both beauty and survival strategies found in nature's playgrounds. It reminds us that even in seemingly inhospitable conditions, life finds a way to thrive. So next time you venture into Europe's enchanting uplands or explore Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, keep an eye out for these mesmerizing butterworts. Witness firsthand how they transform from innocent blossoms into cunning insectivores – truly showcasing Mother Nature at her most fascinating!
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