Yellow pitcher plants are herbaceous perennials that are native to North America. These carnivorous plants are known for their distinctively shaped leaves that form a long, tube-like structure called a pitcher. The pitcher is filled with a solution of enzymes and water that digests insects and other small prey that fall into it. The yellow pitcher plant is also known as the trumpet pitcher, the yellow trumpet, and the Sarracenia flava. These synonyms are often used interchangeably depending on the context in which they are being discussed. They are a popular species among horticulturists, who admire their unique beauty and fascinating predatory mechanism.