Net Veined Bladderwort is an insectivorous aquatic herb, up to half a meter
tall. It has numerous narrowly linear-oblong leaves, 1-2 cm long. The scapes
are erect, 15-50 cm, slender and twinning. Flowers appear well-spaced on the
upper part of the raceme, with 6-12 mm stalk. The bluish purple flowers are
2-lipped. The larger lip, 1.2-1.6 cm, is net-veined with dark colored veins,
and has a light colored center. The conical, straight spur is 6 mm long.
Flowering: September-October.
Identification credit: Prashant Awale
Photographed in Prabal valley & Kasu, Maharashtra.
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