Family: Lentibulariaceae
Author: Lam.
Bibliography: Encycl. 3: 22 (1789)
Year: 1789
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Pinguicula
Vegetable: False
Observations: W. & SW. Ireland to NW. Spain and Swiss Jura
Description
The Large-flowered butterwort, known scientifically as Pinguicula grandiflora, is an intriguing and distinctive plant species renowned for its beautiful and prominent flowers. Originally classified by Lam. in 1789 as noted in Encycl. 3: 22, this plant has continued to capture the attention of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
Belonging to the family Lentibulariaceae, Pinguicula grandiflora is particularly notable for its distribution across Western and Southwestern Ireland, extending to the Northwestern regions of Spain and into the Jura Mountains of Switzerland. Its habitat typically consists of moist, calcareous soils often found in boggy ground and damp alpine meadows, which provide the ideal conditions for its unique growth requirements.
One of the most striking features of the Large-flowered butterwort is its vibrant and sizeable blooms, which are larger than those of many other species within its genus. These flowers not only add to the aesthetic appeal of natural landscapes but also play a crucial role in the plant’s survival. Like other members of the Lentibulariaceae family, Pinguicula grandiflora is a carnivorous plant, using its sticky, glandular leaves to trap and digest insects. This process allows the plant to supplement the often-nutrient-poor soils of its native habitats, ensuring it receives adequate nourishment.
Culturally and botanically significant, this species serves as an important subject for study, particularly in understanding plant adaptation and carnivorous mechanisms. Its presence in diverse geographical areas also makes it a key species for studying ecological interactions and biodiversity within these regions.
Whether admired for its striking flowers or studied for its unique adaptations, the Large-flowered butterwort, Pinguicula grandiflora, captures the delicate balance of beauty and survival in the plant kingdom.
Common Names
Eng: large-flowered butterwort, giant butterwort
Cym: tafod-y-gors mawr, toddaidd mawr
En: Large-flowered Butterwort, Giant Butterwort
Eu: Muki-belar
Ca: Viola d’aigua de flor gran, Pinguícola grandiflora, Viola d’aigua de flor grossa
Zh: 大花捕蟲堇
Fi: Isoyökönlehti
Fr: Grassette à grandes fleurs
De: Großblütiges Fettkraut, Großblütiges Fettblatt
It: Erba-unta con grandi fiori
Sr: Великоцветна масница
Es: Grasilla, Tiraña, Violeta de agua
Cy: Tafod-y-gors mawr, Toddaidd Mawr
Synonyms
- Pinguicula vulgaris subsp. grandiflora ((Lam.) Bonnier & Layens)
- Pinguicula vulgaris f. grandiflora ((Lam.) St.-Lag.)
- Pinguicula vulgaris var. grandiflora ((Lam.) Fr.)
Distribution
- France (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Spain (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
Additional Images
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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Flower
Taken May 2, 2021 by Bird Airín (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 22, 2019 by margarida vila (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 30, 2022 by Blanco Menéndez Ignacio (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 2, 2021 by Bird Airín (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 3, 2009 by Francois Mathieu (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jun 27, 2020 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 18, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 20, 2018 by Jean-Francois Julien (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 6, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 10, 2018 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Aug 18, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 14, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 13, 2022 by Fabien Anthelme (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 6, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 6, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Aug 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Jun 27, 2020 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 27, 2020 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jun 13, 2022 by Fabien Anthelme (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Jun 4, 2019 by María Meyer (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 13, 2021 by Frédéric Gauchet (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 17, 2022 by dominique Marques (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Sep 4, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Marie Portas (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7297844)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526455-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Pinguicula grandiflora Lam.)
Specifications
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 7.5
Light: 7
Atmospheric humidity: 8
Soil nutriments: 2