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Definition of sarracenia
sarracenia
/ˌsær.əˈsiː.ni.ə/
sar · ra · ce · ni · a
Plural:sarracenias
sarracenia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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1
Any carnivorous pitcher plant of the genus Sarracenia (family Sarraceniaceae), native to North American bogs and wetlands, characterized by hollow, trumpet-shaped leaves that trap insects and distinctive nodding, umbrella-shaped flowers with crimson, yellow, or purple petals.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sarracenia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sarracenia