What Plants Live in Bogs?
Bogs are nutrient-poor wetlands covered in large accumulations of partially decayed vegetation matter known as peat. The peat-covered soils are acidic and cool with low oxygen availability and low nutrient levels, much like the surface water covering the bog. Due to this low availability of nutrition in bog lands, many plants in these ecosystems have evolved methods to absorb nutrients from sources other than the soil. This adaptation has resulted in what is known as, carnivorous bog plants. Purple Pitcher Plant The Purple Pitcher Plant is a carnivorous plant that has a tall tube-like structure, resembling a pitcher. The liquid inside the pitcher emits a sweet odor that the plant uses to attract insects. When an insect slips into the pitcher it falls into a solution of water and digestive enzymes, which the plant uses to dissolve the internal organs of the insect. The Pitcher Plant then absorbs the nutrients and minerals of the insect through the walls of the pitcher. Bladderwort Bladd
