Exploration of meaningful subspecies definitions of the carnivorous Northern Pitcher Palnt (Sarracenia purpurea), throughout its geographical distribution
Karberg JM and Gale MR. 2010. Exploration of meaningful subspecies definitions of the carnivorous Northern Pitcher Palnt (Sarracenia purpurea), throughout its geographical distribution. Conservation Genetics. 11:2369-2378
Previous subspecies of pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) in eastern and midwestern North America had been distinguished by distribution, not morphology. Conservation of this taxonomic group is important since its habitats are declining. Genetic analyses indicated geographical conservation units may be more important than efforts based on traditional subspecies.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Karberg, Jennifer; Gale, Margaret
- Units
- APIS , INDU , ISRO , PIRO
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Wetland Communities