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Cobra lily (Darlingtonia californica)

Like most carnivorous plants, Darlingtonia live in acidic, nutrient-poor environments such as bogs, but unlike most, they also occur in basic ultramafic soils found in the Klamath river basin. They are a fire-tolerant plant, able to regenerate from their roots after a burn. Low-level, frequent burns are common through their southern range.

The translucent spots on the hood of the plant act as "false exits" for insect prey, using up the prey's energy until they fall into the pitcher. Darlingtonia uses a combination of enzymes and symbiotic bacteria to process its prey.