Utricularia vulgaris Bladderwort (Lentibulariaceae)

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Utricularia vulgaris
Bladderwort
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The Utricularia vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Lentibulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bladderwort.

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Latin Name:  Utricularia vulgaris
Common Name:  Bladderwort
Family:  Lentibulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Ponds, lakes and ditches, usually in relatively deep water[17].

Edible Uses: Root[179]. No more details are given, but the root can be up to 1 metre long though it is rather thin. Another report says that this is a floating aquatic plant with submerged root-like capillary branches[7]. Leaves[179]. No more details are given. The juice of the plant is drunk for its rich mineral content[7].

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