UTRICULARIA VULGARIS (Bladderwort)

Utricularia vulgaris (Bladderwort)

Utricularia vulgaris is an aquatic plant with bipinnate, hair-like leaves, equipped on their lower surface with small transparent vesicles called utricles . These structures have a dual function:

• Insect Trapping: The utricles trap small insects, providing additional nourishment to the plant.
• Floating: During the flowering stage, the utricles fill with air, helping the plant float and emerge from the surface of the water.

The inflorescence of Utricularia vulgaris consists of a raceme of golden-yellow flowers that bloom from June to August, enriching the aquatic environment with delicate touches of color.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: June - August