Did you know that we have carnivorous plants in Minnesota? I didn't know we have 14 different carnivorous plants in the state. There are 4 different carnivorous plant genera in Minnesota:Purple Pitcher PlantPhoto by T R on Unsplash Photo by T R on UnsplashThe scientific name is Sarracenia purpurea, but it's better known as the purple pitcher plant. Like the purple pitcher plant, these carnivorous plants are common in Minnesota forests. Learn more about Minnesota's carnivorous plants from the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum.