Utricularia inflata
Utricularia inflata swollen bladderwort
This plant is very unusual in that it has a special floation device (unlike the other bladderworts) to keep the flowers above water. The stem with flowers extends above the surface, held upright by a radiating ring of inflated branches. It is only present in a few counties of the state - Sullivan, Luzerne, Monroe and Pike counties.
Habitat & Range
Found in lakes and ponds.
Present in Luzerne, Sullivan, Monroe & Pike counties.
Wetland codes
EMP: | OBL |
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NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers May to October.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S4 (Apparently secutre)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)