N. mirabilis along the Cambodian coast
 

Hello,

Here is a tribute to N. mirabilis, an underrated species, as far as I can see. ;-)

I observed it several times along the Cambodian coast. I won't give you new informations about that widespread species. It grows in wet spots and in open habitats. Most of the plants I saw look exactly like the pictures I used to admire in the Nepenthaceae literature.
Just enjoy those elegant "pots"!
N. mirabilis in Kampot:
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Paddy field on the left, N. mirabilis on the right...
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N. mirabilis near Kampong Som (Sihanoukville):
Open habitat, wet, with short shrubs and grasses.
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This pitcher looks like N. clipeata 's, doesn"t it?
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The most beautiful mirabilis in Cambodia (as far as I know) are found in Kbal Chay:
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Hope you enjoyed the gallery!

François.

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Thanks. I truely enjoy them all.

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Man my mirabilis can never reach pitcher size like that.....I hope when my nep vine at least it will mke bigger pitchers

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Nice !! I always admire N. mirabilis for their adaptability to different growing habitat...