''Utricularia aurea'', the golden bladderwort, is a medium- to large-sized suspended aquatic

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that belongs to the genus '' Utricularia'' (family Lentibulariaceae). It is the most common and widespread suspended aquatic species in Asia. Its native distribution ranges from India to

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.Taylor, Peter. (1989). '' The genus Utricularia - a taxonomic monograph''. Kew Bulletin Additional Series XIV: London. Image:Utricularia aureaRHu1.JPG, ''Utricularia aurea'' in a rice paddy Image:Utricularia aureaRHu2.JPG, ''Utricularia aurea'' and '' Ipomoea aquatica'' Image:Utricularia aureaRHu3.JPG, Close-up of the flowers

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Carnivorous plants of Asia Carnivorous plants of Australia Flora of China Flora of tropical Asia Flora of Japan Flora of Korea Flora of New South Wales Flora of Queensland Flora of the Northern Territory Eudicots of Western Australia Plants described in 1790 {{Australia-asterid-stub

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