Utricularia at Kanangra-Boyd National Park
A network of shallow seasonally moist heathland swamps forms atop the sandstone cliffs of the Kanangra Plateau. As the ground dries out in summer, a profusion of Utricularia dichotoma and…
An excellent display of Utricularia uniflora
This year's display of Utricularia uniflora in the Blue Mountains was particularly impressive, with ridiculously large specimens in high numbers hanging off the cliffs.
Utricularia uniflora Species Profile
Utricularia uniflora is a terrestrial species of bladderwort native to New South Wales and Tasmania on Australia's east coast. A typical flower of U. uniflora. Note the palate, which has…
Plants in the wild: Royal National Park
The Royal National Park is an excellent stretch of coastal reserve located immediately south of the Sydney metropolitan area. The region mostly consists of a weathered sandstone base, and the…
Spring is coming
For a few weeks near the end of winter, both hot and cold dormant carnivorous plants can be found growing together. This location in a national park in northern Sydney…
Comparing Utricularia dichotoma, grampiana, barkeri, uniflora and aff. dichotoma Maddens Plains
March 2020 Update: A new review of the U. dichtoma complex (Jobson 2020) has been published so the information in this article might not reflect the current taxonomy, especially at…
Variation in Utricularia uniflora
Utricularia uniflora exhibits wide variation in its colouration and petal shape. This seems to be somewhat related to its immediate environment. All these blooms were found on a single cliff…
Carnivorous plants of the Blue Mountains
The cliffs of the Blue Mountains are home to six or seven species of carnivorous plants. Water constantly drips down the vertical walls and creates peat accumulations which support these…