the Californa Pitcher Plant (Darlingtonia Californica)

It's the insect-digesting characteristic of the Darlingtonia, plus its Cobra-like shape and showy blossoms, that people find so intriguing. As prospectors in times past sought out serpentine rock formations because of the minerals they contained, photographers and wildflower enthusiasts today seek the otanical treasures produced in serpentine environments. You can see many of the Pitcher Plant blossums here, standing taller and a pale yellow/green with what looks like a brown ball in the middle of the yellow petals.