Is my aldrovanda flowering?

[droseradude]

Hi,
On my largest aldro (small about 3 inches) on the side there is a weird bud thing coming out which looks similar to the growth point of an aldro. Is it dividing or flowering?

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

Well, they flower in the spring I think. If it gets buds on it that open above the water, its a flower! White, I think they are.

 

[Copper]

It may also be forming a branch. Mine branched several times.

 

[Spectabilis73]

Aldrovanda also form these little underwater flowers... they never open, though

 

[rubrarubra]

Here's a pic of aldrovanda flowers:

(bestcarnivorousplants.com)

Peter

 

[droseradude]

ah thanks for the pic bestcarnivorous plants has the best aldro pics. Anyway update: It divided, not flowered. just as good anyway... Also I moved my 7 or so aldros and aquatic utrics outside and put shadecloth over them, as many of you have heard california does not have the best weather now...

 

[pond boy]

Looks alot like the flower of its near relation Dionea