In contrast to dehiscence progressing from the apex which is characteristic of other Sarracenia species, capsule dehiscence in S. leucophylla progresses from the base. It is proposed that this adaptation allows seed release at a point where seeds are less likely to be caught by the adherent style disc. Post-anthesis tilting in Sarracenia flowers seems to function to move the style disc away from its ventral position where it could interfere with seed dispersal.