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Panel backs naming the purple pitcher plant Maryland’s state carnivorous plant, citing conservation value
Summary
Supporters urged the Health and Government Operations Committee to name the purple pitcher plant Maryland’s official carnivorous plant, citing its native status and conservation needs.
Supporters of House Bill 802 told the Health and Government Operations Committee that designating the purple pitcher plant as Maryland's state carnivorous plant would highlight a rare native species and support conservation and education efforts.
The idea was introduced by Delegate Robin Lewis and advanced with witness testimony from nursery operators, conservation groups and the National Aquarium.
Harrison Gordon, a student who testified for the bill,…
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