Dionaea muscipula Gaping Maw (Shipped Bare-Root)

Dionaea muscipula Gaping Maw (Shipped Bare-Root)GGaping Maw is a cultivar created by Damon Collingsworth at California Carnivores, admired for its exceptionally wide, large, and open traps that give the plant its name. Traps: Exceptionally wide with a gaping, open profile that creates a megatrap appearance unlike standard cultivars. The wide mouth makes it highly effective at catching prey. Vigor: Large and vigorous, producing impressive traps consistently throughout the growing season. A

prehistoric-scaled pitchers represent the ultimate expression of Heliamphora gigantism for the serious collector willing to provide the space and highland conditions these Venezuelan highland specialists demand

this is one of the better examples available

delivers the kind of anatomical complexity serious collectors seek—a plant that rewards observation with evolving trap architecture season after season

making it a compelling acquisition for collectors pursuing comprehensive Dionaea collections

making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking reliable performance and reliable aesthetic appeal across the growing season

This documented cultivar brings proven genetic lines to growers seeking a more space-efficient specimen without compromising the vigor and trap responsiveness expected from registered Dionaea selections

Please note that the plant and photo shown are representative of the variety but not the exact plant you will receive

Florida—a collector's destination maintained through generations with meticulous winter burns that sustain thriving native Sarracenia populations

They're compact

making it a prized specimen for collectors seeking dramatic pitcher coloration and vigor in the venosa complex

sturdy upright leaves that hold the massive traps elevated — an impressive display in any greenhouse or outdoor growing setup

5 feet that emerge brilliantly veined in red before deepening into a lustrous maroon and purple-black