Description
Utricularia bifida (also called two-lobed bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic carnivorous plant native to the eastern United States. It has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, bladder-like traps. It grows in shallow, slow-moving streams and marshes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia bifida has small, white flowers with yellow or purple spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Utricularia bifida is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Utricularia bifida
Utricularia bifida can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in North America, Europe, and Asia.