Big plants!
Back in the canoe, we found gigantic Utricularia macrorhiza floating in the water. These plants
were a few meters long and had enormous turions 3 or more cm long. Wow!
Although the plants were so long and in good condition, bladders were absent except for a few near the
growing tips of each plant. Usually, even late in the season, bladders are visible along the entire shoot. I wonder if this
is a consequence of living in waters rich in Calcium and Magnesium?
I love how the green turions are nestled in heavy brown foliage. It reminds me of the faces of Russian royalty, peering from
the furs of heavy winter coats.
I was so impressed by these turions, I took a few more photographs of the largest
in portrait orientation and
landscape orientation.
Enjoy, turion fanatics, enjoy!
