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Darlingtonia State Natural Site, Florence

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Darlingtonia State Natural Site (18 acres) is a state park and botanical preserve located five miles (8 km) north of Florence, Oregon, United States on U.S. Route 101, just west of Mercer Lake and south of Sutton Lake that is dedicated to the preservation of a rare plant.


Darlingtonia californica is a carnivorous plant, commonly known as the cobra lily, which traps insects 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 meadows and bogs with acidic soils low in nitrogen. The rare, strangely shaped plant is the only member of the pitcher plant family Sarraceniaceae in Oregon.
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.

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• By Shirley G

  Set time aside for this wayside adventure. Great wide trail suitable for strollers, wheel chairs and scooters. i was totally pleasantly surprised at this hidden gem. Great for small or large...  more »

• By Lycosmom

  This is a very quick, easy stop to make, and quite worth the 10 minutes. Stretch your legs and learn about these unique plants.  more »

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• By Lynda Colter-Bergh

  Who knew we had such a cool little area? Though you can hear 101, you quickly forget. Great for kids too. Free, picnic table, wooden walkways.

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• By Farmer Dan

  Oregon's very own carnivorous plant. Worth a look. Weird, awesome native plant! Just off of 101. 100' walk to see them. Do it!

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