Try thi link for a better photo:

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Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:428676}}

I suspect taking plants from just about anywhere without permission would be illegal, IÂm afraid.

You could see if the New England Wildflower Society has seeds for sale, though. Or go on a road trip in the summer and buy the pitcher plants from them. They had some in stock last year. http://www.newfs.org/grow/buy-wildflower-seeds/2008-native-seed-catalog

Yup, they're Purps! Nice. Not sure if it's illegal. I'd leave them though. You can buy them for decent prices. I have a few myself.

You need to contact the department of aggriculture in your aea and ask them! Most pitcher plants are federrally protected!
Luis

Nice pix. Nothing like seeing them in the wild, even the very common purpurea.

You should check out the International Carnivorous Plant Society website; they have a list of recommended nurseries.

One occasion where digging was okay - but generally, it's not: I was near Gulf Shores, AL...and found a purpurea growing in the yard of a restaurant I was visiting. They let me dig it up...remember, it was in the yard...and they had actually mown it!

Last thing I saw in the wild was oreophila, and that's been years now...