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'' Darlingtonia californica'' is a Carnivorous Plant , commonly known as the cobra lily, which traps Insect s in its hollow tubular leaves, whose top is flared into a hollow dome with a forked 'tongue' that gives the species its Common Name . In late spring, they bear purple and yellow flowers that rise above the green cobra-like leaves. ''Darlingtonia'' are found only in wet Meadow s and Bog s with acid soils low in Nitrogen . The park has a short loop trail through a Peat bog area overlooking patches of ''Darlingtonia''. It is the only Oregon State Park dedicated to the protection of a single plant species. SEE ALSO |
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