The Cobra Lily (Darlingtonia californica) is one of the most extraordinary carnivorous plants in the world, admired for its dramatic appearance and unique adaptations. Native to Northern California and Oregon, it thrives in cold mountain bogs and seeps, where nutrient-poor soil has driven it to evolve as a specialized insect-trapping plant. Its tubular leaves resemble the flared hood of a striking cobra, complete with forked, tongue-like appendages that enhance its resemblance to a serpent ready to strike.