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Eastern Purple Bladderwort

Utricularia purpurea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, Cuba, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French utriculaire pourpre

Similar Species in Utricularia

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Bifid Bladderwort
Utricularia bifida
Least Concern
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bladderwort
Utricularia australis
Vulnerable
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Bladderwort
Utricularia breviscapa
Least Concern
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Common Bladderwort
Utricularia vulgaris
Near Threatened
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Cone-Spur Bladderwort
Utricularia gibba
Least Concern
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Flat-Leaved Bladderwort
Utricularia intermedia
Critically Endangered
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Floating Bladderwort
Utricularia radiata
Least Concern
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Hidden-Fruit Bladderwort
Utricularia geminiscapa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Purple Bladderwort?
The scientific name of Eastern Purple Bladderwort is Utricularia purpurea. It belongs to the genus Utricularia.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Purple Bladderwort?
Eastern Purple Bladderwort (Utricularia purpurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eastern Purple Bladderwort live?
Eastern Purple Bladderwort is found in Distributed across Canada, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Cuba, United States.
What family does Eastern Purple Bladderwort belong to?
Eastern Purple Bladderwort (Utricularia purpurea) belongs to the genus Utricularia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lentibulariaceae.
Is Eastern Purple Bladderwort endangered?
No, Eastern Purple Bladderwort (Utricularia purpurea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eastern Purple Bladderwort belong to?
Eastern Purple Bladderwort (Utricularia purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Purple Bladderwort?
The closest relatives of Eastern Purple Bladderwort in the genus Utricularia include Bifid Bladderwort, bladderwort, Bladderwort, Common Bladderwort, Cone-Spur Bladderwort.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Utricularia — 13 Species

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Bifid Bladderwort
Utricularia bifida
LC 🐾
bladderwort
Utricularia australis
VU 🐾
Bladderwort
Utricularia breviscapa
LC 🐾
Common Bladderwort
Utricularia vulgaris
NT 🐾
Cone-Spur Bladderwort
Utricularia gibba
LC
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Eastern Purple Bladderwort
Utricularia purpurea
LC
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Flat-Leaved Bladderwort
Utricularia intermedia
CR 🐾
Floating Bladderwort
Utricularia radiata
LC 🐾
Hidden-Fruit Bladderwort
Utricularia geminiscapa
LC 🐾
Horned Bladderwort
Utricularia cornuta
LC 🐾
Lesser Bladderwort
Utricularia minor
EN 🐾
pale bladderwort
Utricularia ochroleuca
CR 🐾
Subulate Bladderwort
Utricularia subulata
NE
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