Darlingtonia State Natural Site, Botanical park in Florence, Oregon.
The natural site spans 18 acres and features a boardwalk trail leading to a fen where carnivorous Darlingtonia californica plants grow in clusters.
The state park was established as the first Oregon protected area dedicated to preserving a single plant species, the rare cobra lily.
Native Americans and early settlers observed these distinctive carnivorous plants using their pitcher-shaped leaves and sweet nectar to capture and digest insects.
Visitors can access the site year-round through U.S. Route 101, located 5 miles north of Florence, with parking and picnic facilities available.
The cobra lily creates a natural trap using transparent areas in its leaves that confuse insects, leading them into a pool of digestive liquid.
Location: Oregon
Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=81
GPS coordinates: 44.04600,-124.09600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:00
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