VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Sarracenia minor | Hooded Pitcher-Plant 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
A symbiotic relationship exists between hooded pitcher-plant and several
insect species, such as ants, moths, flies, butterflies, and wasps.
Insects benefit by obtaining nectar, and the plant benefits from an
occasional insect falling into the pitcher while feeding [14].  Another
capture mechanism is the clear to whitish areas on the back of the
pitcher, which provide the brightest light source inside the pitcher.
Flying insects unsuccessfully attempt to escape through these areas
[13,14].  In Florida, hooded pitcher-plant captures mainly ants, which
are often more abundant than other insects in the drier savannas where
it grows [5,13].


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
NO-ENTRY


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
Their unique beauty and unusual mode of life make hooded pitcher-plants
desirable as houseplants [8].  Collection of wild species has sometimes
resulted in localized extinction.  Almost all Sarracenia species can be
obtained commercially.  A number of dealers specialize almost
exclusively in carnivorous plants [4].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
NO-ENTRY

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