| Family Name | Lentibulariaceae |
| Scientific name | Utricularia sandersonii |
| Common name | Bladderwort |
| Growth habit | Perennial carnivorous plant. |
| Leaf | Stolons, obovate, pale green, entire. |
| Flower | Distinctive rabbit ears shaped petals on top with a long spur on the back. Petals are white with purple veining. |
| Fruit | None. |
| More to learn | Utricularia is the larges genus of carnivorous plants. U. Sandersonii has pinhead sized, bladder-like traps that grow underground. The traps are concave is shape, creating a vacuum within, and a covering by the door. Trigger hairs sense movement and open the door to suck prey in. It is one of the most sophisticated trapping method of any carnivorous plant. |
| Properties | leaves: anti-inflammatory |
| Treats | Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, obesity, swelling (inflammation), spasms, burns, when applied directly. |
| Reference | Medicinal qualities Plant profile Plant profile |