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humped bladderwort

Utricularia gibba

The humped bladderwort is a special plant that lives in water. It has tiny bladders that trap small bugs to eat, making it a unique and fascinating plant to discover!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The humped bladderwort has delicate, bright yellow flowers, often with a reddish tinge, that pop up on slender stalks above the water. Its submerged stems are green and hair-like, lacking true roots, making it appear to float freely.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLentibulariaceaeGenusUtricularia
humped bladderwort
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humped bladderwort

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its delicate yellow flowers are said to resemble tiny, cheerful hooded faces!

Its underwater traps are some of the fastest-acting in the entire plant kingdom!

The humped bladderwort can survive completely drying out, only to sprout again later!

This plant can grow almost anywhere there's fresh water, even in muddy ditches!

Special abilities

Ability

Vacuum Trap Hunter

Humped bladderwort can rapidly suck in tiny aquatic creatures using bladder-like traps to get vital nutrients.

Ability

Free-Floating Explorer

This plant has no roots! It floats freely in water, allowing it to explore and grow in various depths.

Ability

Super Spreader

Humped bladderwort can quickly grow new plants from tiny stem fragments, helping it spread fast.

Measurements & details

Height
5-20 cm
Spread
10-100 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eats

Cyclops copepod

Cyclops strenuus

Its bladders trap and consume this tiny aquatic crustacean.

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Bees visit its small yellow flowers to collect nectar.

shelters

Common water flea

Daphnia pulex

Water fleas can hide among its tangled underwater stems.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants in the wild, as some can be delicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is humped bladderwort?

5-20 cm

How wide does humped bladderwort spread?

10-100 cm

How big are the flowers on humped bladderwort?

0.5-1 cm

When does humped bladderwort bloom?

Summer

Is humped bladderwort edible?

No

Is humped bladderwort toxic?

None

What is humped bladderwort's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is humped bladderwort pollinated?

Insect

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