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by Makoto Honda
 
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Darlingtonia californica                                                                                                                                 © 2009 Makoto Honda. All Rights Reserved

Early December in a northern California habitat. Cobra plant pitchers retain a healthy green color in the face of light frost covering the pitcher tops. The temperature can remain near-freezing even after daybreak. Icicles have been observed around the streams in the habitat.
 

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