There are very few places people can easily see Darlingtonia, a rare breed of carnivorous plant. They lure insects in with sweet nectar and trap them with stiff hairs and slippery wax. Luckily, anyone who is interested can see Darlingtonia up close in an easily accessible state park.

Darlingtonia State Natural Site is tucked along US 101, three miles north of Florence. Follow the boardwalk and you’ll emerge into a narrow clearing filled with green and purple Darlingtonia.

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