Sarracenia minor

Sarracenia minor differs from all other pitcher plants in that it has areas of whitish tissue (translucent spots) toward the summit of the leaf, somewhat below and opposite the orifice, not enclosed within a conspicuous network of reddish venation; also, the hood archs strongly and closely over the orifice; it has yellow petals.

This species is found in a variety of wetland habitats, typically in bogs, savannas, and flatwoods. Most bogs supporting this species are open, with sparsely scattered woody plants. The hooded pitcher plant is typically associated with sphagnum moss, sundews, butterworts, and bladderworts. Bog soils are typically acidic and nitrogen-poor.

The hooded pitcher-plant belongs to a unique group of insectivorous plants that supplement their nitrogen requirements by "feeding" on insects. Nectar-secreting glands extend downward from the lip of the pitcher along the outside of tubular leaves. Insects are attracted to nectar, and thus begin to feed on the plant. Unwittingly they work their way into the mouth of the pitcher. Once inside, dense downward-pointing hairs prevent the insect's escape. Inside the pitcher the insect's body decomposes releasing nitrogen that is absorbed by plant. (Shetler and Montgomery 1965).