Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 14:33:21 +0000 From: Lance Jerale <ljerale@valders.k12.wi.us> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3666$foo@default> Subject: Freezing Water in Sarracenia Pitchers
Hello Emre (and others concerned about water freezing in Sarracenia
pitchers)
I live in Eastern Wisconsin, and winter temperatures can at times get
colder than 30 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. There are a few bogs near
where I live (All on pivate property-- sorry!), and they are home to
Sarracenia purpurea purpurea and some small Droseras. Nobody dumps
the water out of the pitchers in nature, and believe me-- they freeze
SOLID every winter. I've been in the bog in winter. A pitcher accidentally
stepped on crunches and shatters, but beyond that, some of the tougher
pitchers actually survive the winter and are fully functional in spring!
I have no experience wintering other Sarracenias outside in cold weather,
but I can vouch for purpurea purpurea: They're TOUGH!!
Hope this helps,
Lance
-- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- Lance Jerale 414-775-9520 voice ljerale@valders.k12.wi.us 414-775-9509 fax Valders Middle School Valders WI 54245
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