Nepenthes lingulata
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Nepenthes lingulata C.C.Lee |
Nepenthes lingulata (Latin: lingula = tongue) is a highland species of tropical pitcher plant. It was discovered by Ch'ien Lee in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The species is characterised by the long, thin appendage present on the underside of the lid. The specific epithet lingulata refers to this unique morphological feature.
The species has entered cultivation.
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Miscellaneous: Nepenthes classification • Nepenthes infauna