Flat-leaved Bladderwort Utricularia intermedia

Other common names: Intermediate Bladderwort Family: Bladderwort Family (Lentibulariaceae) Group: Bladderworts Distinctive features: Small plants growing in bogs/fens or water, floating. No visible leaves. Bright yellow flower. Bladders on separate stalks from roots. Similar species:   •   Horned Bladderwort (Utricularia cornuta) - rooted in mud in a bog or fen; only stem and flowers visible.   •   Common Bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris) - also floating. Bladders scattered amongst roots. Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  Irregular flowers;  On short stalks rising above the water. Leaves: None;  None or very tiny. Height: Up to 7 cm (3 in) Stem: Short, smooth, serving only to hold flowers above the water. Habitat: Wet Areas;  Bogs, fens, open wet areas. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 16    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 122    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 302    Native/Non-native: Native Notes: Please read the Bladderworts page. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: intermedia: intermediate For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 143 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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