Baseline Study of the Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor): Its Utility as an Indicator Species of Freshwater Wetland Habitats

Authors

Dawn Beaulac, University of North Florida
Justin Walguamery, University of North Florida
Ryan Meyer, University of North Florida

Volume

Volume II, 2002

Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Anthony Rossi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2002

Abstract

The hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor, is an important member of bog and seepage savanna communities of the southeastern United States. Unfortunately these wetland communities have been damaged and are disappearing at an alarming rate. The goal of this study was to collect baseline data, which will be ultimately used to develop a model of the survivorship, growth rate, morphology and population dynamics of four populations of Sarracenia minor. The model will assess the effects of several environmental factors on changes in the morphology and population dynamics of S. minor on the UNF campus. Measurements on the survival, growth and morphology of S. minor from four populations were collected monthly. In addition, population-level changes in survival and recruitment were also monitored monthly using permanent field plots.

Suggested Citation

Beaulac, Dawn; Walguamery, Justin; and Meyer, Ryan, "Baseline Study of the Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor): Its Utility as an Indicator Species of Freshwater Wetland Habitats" (2002). All Volumes (2001-2008). 120.
https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/ojii_volumes/120