Pitcher Plant Collection

Venus fly trap
Illustration of a venus fly trap

Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 55

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
Plate 42 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

The unusual Pitcher plant (Nepthenthes) grows in abundance around Lac aux Nepenthes, a short distance from Lake Ampitabe. The flower acts as a fly trap

Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant: Plate 54

Madagascar pitcher plant (Nepenthes madagascariensis), a carnivorous plant that produces impressive pitchers that catch the insect prey, Madagascar, Africa

Pitcher Plant - Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia JPF29965
JPF-13093 Pitcher Plant Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Nepenthes sp. Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Trap of carnivorous plant, Sarracenia leucophylla, Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) flowers Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia Canada

Unknown pitcher plant species, Nepenthes curtisi. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G
FLO4663740 Unknown pitcher plant species, Nepenthes curtisi. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G. Smith from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

Engraving depicting various insectivorous plants including Pitcher Plants and Sundew, 19th century
5308924 Engraving depicting various insectivorous plants including Pitcher Plants and Sundew, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various insectivorous plants including Pitcher Plants)

Pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys
FLO4664577 Pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, Hackney

Dr. Maxwell Masters' pitcher plant, Nepenthes x mastersiana, cross of Nepenthes sanguinea and Nepenthes khasiana
FLO4663893 Dr. Maxwell Masters' pitcher plant, Nepenthes x mastersiana, cross of Nepenthes sanguinea and Nepenthes khasiana

Purple sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia purpurea, yellow sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia flava, and tap-leaved caper
FLO4669918 Purple sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia purpurea, yellow sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia flava, and tap-leaved caper, Capparis acuminata

Flowering plants including mammee apple (apple poison, apple zombie), mangosteen (mangosteen), vateria
FLO4684745 Flowering plants including mammee apple (apple poison, apple zombie), mangosteen (mangosteen), vateria, camphor (camphor), bacuri (traveri), white cinnamon (white cinnamon)

Pitcher plant varieties, Nepenthes species (Nepenthes henryana, Nepenthes lawrenciana). Chromolithograph by P
FLO4662868 Pitcher plant varieties, Nepenthes species (Nepenthes henryana, Nepenthes lawrenciana). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey
Land crab (Geosesarma sp.) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey, Sarawak, Borneo

Large aerial pitchers of Veitchs pitcher plant (Nepenthes veitchii) growing up a tree trunk. Maliau Basin, Borneo

Pitcher plant (Nepenthes veitchii x stenophylla), a natural hybrid. Maliau Basin, Borneo

nepenthes pervillei, pitcher plant, green subject
Nepenthes Pervillei Pitcher plant Green subject

Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp. ) growing in Sheldon Lagoon, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp.) growing in Sheldon Lagoon, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

The purple flowers of the Pitcher plant, Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant

africa, Seychelles, Mahe. A pitcher plant found on the hiking trail of the Trois Freres

Pitcher Plant from The Temple of Flora (1807)
Robert John Thornton

Vase, 1877 / 79. Creator: Union Porcelain Works
Vase, 1877/79. White porcelain in the shape of a pitcher plant and terrapin

Pitcher plant

Carnivorous plants (colour litho)
3630355 Carnivorous plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnivorous plants)

Polydamne giving Menelaus and Helen the medicines Enula Campana and Moly (oil on canvas)
CHT163036 Polydamne giving Menelaus and Helen the medicines Enula Campana and Moly (oil on canvas) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); Faculte de Pharmacie, Paris

A Wild Garden at Weybridge (engraving)
1041191 A Wild Garden at Weybridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wild Garden at Weybridge)

Thread-winged Antlion, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999450 Thread-winged Antlion, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carnivorous Plants, illustration from Wonders of the Land and Sea
IL352811 Carnivorous Plants, illustration from Wonders of the Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Carreras

Common Pitcherplant (Sarracenia purpurea venosa), 1931. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Common Pitcherplant (Sarracenia purpurea venosa), 1931

Insects and Flowers, published 1837. Creator: Unknown
Insects and Flowers, published 1837. nemestrine, nemognathe nemoptere nepe nepenthe

Hybrid Pitcherplant, 1930. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Hybrid Pitcherplant, 1930

Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia minor x psittacina), 1930. Creator: Mary Vaux Walcott
Hybrid Pitcherplant (Sarracenia minor x psittacina), 1930

Pitcher plant, Sarraceria courtii, Two entwined stems growing outdoor

The green flowers of the Pitcher plant, Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant

USA, Pennsylvania. The yellow flowers of the pitcher plant, Sarracenia, a carnivorous plant

USA, Delaware. The red flower of the pitcher plant (sarracenia rubra), a carnivorous plant

Red flower of the Pitcher plant (sarracenia rubra), a carnivorous plant

Villose Pitcher-Plant (Nepenthes villosa)
illustration of a Villose Pitcher-Plant (Nepenthes villosa)

Carnivorous Plant
illustration of a Carnivorous Plant

Purple pitcher plant, northern pitcher plant, or side-saddle flower(Sarracenia purpurea)
Illustration of a Purple pitcher plant, northern pitcher plant, or side-saddle flower(Sarracenia purpurea)

Side-saddle flower botanical engraving 1843
A Flora of the State of New York by John Torrey Vol. 1 - Carroll and Cook Printers Albany, NY 1843

Australian pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis)
Illustration of a Australian pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis)

Hooded pitcherplant (Sarracenia minor)
illustration of a Hooded pitcherplant (Sarracenia minor)

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The pitcher plant, also known as the Venus fly trap, is a fascinating carnivorous plant that never fails to capture attention. With its red exotic flowers and unique appearance, it stands out in any garden like a Victorian botanical illustration come to life. One particular species, the Cephalotus follicularis or Australian pitcher plant, showcases an unusual design with its pitchers resembling tiny cups ready to catch unsuspecting insects. Another mesmerizing variety is the Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, which can be seen in stunning Victorian botanical illustrations. Its elongated pitchers are not only visually appealing but also serve as deadly traps for insect prey. Similarly impressive is the Madagascar pitcher plant (Nepenthes madagascariensis), boasting pitchers that effortlessly ensnare their victims. Venturing into Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia reveals yet another enchanting sight – the majestic Pitcher Plant standing tall amidst lush greenery. In Kew Gardens of London, one can witness the intricate trap of the carnivorous Sarracenia leucophylla capturing unsuspecting insects. Pitcher plants thrive even in unexpected places such as bogs near Lubec, Maine in the USA where they add a touch of mystery and intrigue to their surroundings. Dating back centuries ago, these captivating plants were already celebrated for their beauty and uniqueness; The Temple of Flora (1807) featured them prominently. Even land crabs cannot resist being lured by these intriguing creatures - Geosesarma sp. , known for raiding Nepenthes ampullaria's pitchers for prey. Intriguing and beautiful at every turn, pitcher plants continue to captivate our imagination with their deadly allure and remarkable adaptations.