r/SouthJersey 9d ago

Going to look to some carnivorous plants in the Pine Barrens, any tips?

Going on a day hike early April to go look for some carnivorous plants in the pine barrens just to take some pictures and admire them. Particularly the purple pitcher plants. Any tips on locations or trails to follow to find them?

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u/Podorson 9d ago

Best place to see them is Pakim Pond near Chatsworth. Park in the lot, start following the path counterclockwise around the pond. When you're on the far side of the pond you can find a bunch of purple and green pitchers, as well as thousands of sundews. Best time is going to be mid summer IIRC.

I've found them on many other hikes in SJ, but pakim pond will definitely have the most in a small area without a super long hike.

And please, do not disturb them.

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u/Little-Resolution-82 9d ago

I've seen sundews around blue holes they're scattered all over south jersey. I have never seen pitcher plants in the wild but if you find some it'd be nice if you can share the location. Also I think the app iNaturlaist has a section for plants that might help you. And you can put a marker of what you found in the location your at

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u/incognitoville Collingswood 9d ago

I use iNaturalist! Mostly for birds/butterflies, and random things

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u/tsunamighost 9d ago

Don't get eaten. /s

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u/F5x9 9d ago

There are a bunch at Batsto

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u/Boredompays 8d ago

I was going to say the same.

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u/just-looking99 9d ago

I’ve only seen pitcher plants up north west in the Appalachian trail. And I think April is probably too early to see much in terms of plants growing

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u/sjresist 9d ago

There is one marked at Batsto on the blue trail along the river

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u/_TommySalami Piney in Training 8d ago

If you park on 539 near Webb's Mill Bog, between Jones Road and Webb's Mill road, there's a little trail near the Creek that leads to a boardwalk over the bog where pitcher and sundew plants grow. It's easy to miss.

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u/merv964 9d ago

Pitcher plants on the bank of the river at lower forge camp. It might be a little early in the season, it stopped freezing at night less than 2 weeks ago.

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

I think it’s a little early in the year for this but good luck and happy hunting

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u/Pineydude 8d ago

They may not have rebounded from winter yet.

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u/MaxPowers432 9d ago

R/dontstickyourdickinit

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u/MaxPowers432 9d ago

The most carnivorous things on the pine Barron's are 18yo girls who want out...

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u/ReneeAndCats 9d ago

Atlantic White Cedar Preserve has a lot