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STANLEY REHDER CARNIVOROUS PLANT GARDEN, Wilmington, NC.

7/3/2016

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While my primary interest on this site is birds, the carnivorous plants of North Carolina offer a special fascination. Most of the 35 species of this type insect-eating plant that grow in the state grow within 100 miles of Wilmington, and a few species grow in bogs in the mountains or piedmont. The most famous of all the species is the Venus Flytrap, and the Wilmington area is the sole location of this very rare species. These plants have adapted to grow in very poor soils which the sandy pine savannas of southeastern NC offer. These plants have developed adaptations to get extra nitrogen and other nutrients by trapping and absorbing insects. In addition to the Flytrap, other species are Sundews, Pitcher Plants, Bladderworts, and others. For a good article about theses NC natives, see this site.

The Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden in Wilmington NC, located just off Independence Blvd. behind the Alderson Elementary School was developed over many years by Mr. Rehder and is now managed by The NC Coastal Trust. The garden holds many of the carnivorous plants of the area including the Venus Flytrap. In 2013, thieves stole over 1000 Flytraps, decimating the garden, but friends and the Trust have worked to replenish the site. in 1985 the Venus Flytrap was placed on the Endangered Species list , and in 2005 made the official Carnivorous Plant of NC. In 2014, the governor signed legislation that made it a Class H felony for stealing a Flytrap. If you are in Wilmington, it is a real treat to visit this site. The pictures belo were taken at the Stanley Rehder Garden.

SEE GALLERY BELOW. CLICK ON ANY PICTO ENLARGE. USE SIDE ARROWS TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH.

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