droseradrosera
genusgenusCarnivorous plants that capture small insects using sticky droplets on their modified leaves, which glisten like morning dew. These fascinating plants have evolved specialized leaves covered in hair-like tentacles that curl around prey when touched.
Etymology
The name 'Drosera' comes from the Greek word 'droseros,' meaning 'dewy' or 'covered in dew drops,' referring to the glistening droplets on their leaves that attract and trap insects.
Interesting fact!
The sticky substance produced by these plants contains powerful digestive enzymes that can break down insects in just a few hours, allowing the plant to absorb vital nutrients from its prey.
All species of Drosera
droseraAliciae
Alice sundew, South African sundew, Spoon-leaf sundew.
droseraAdelae
Lance-leaved sundew, Lance sundew, Rolling sundew.
droseraRegia
King sundew, Royal sundew, Giant African sundew.
droseraCapensis
Cape sundew, Pink sundew, Spoon leaf sundew.
droseraRotundifolia
Round-leaved sundew, Common sundew, Red rot.
droseraIntermedia
Spoonleaf sundew, Water sundew, Oblong-leaved sundew.
droseraBinata
Forked sundew, Fork leaf sundew, Y-leaf sundew.
droseraBurmannii
Tropical sundew, Burmann's sundew, Fork-leaved sundew.
droseraNatalensis
Natal sundew, African sundew, South African dewy pine.
droseraFiliformis
Thread-leaved sundew, Thread leaf sundew, Fine-leaved sundew.
droseraProlifera
Proliferous sundew, Self-propagating sundew, Australian sundew.
droseraSpatulata
Spoon-leaved sundew, Spoonleaf sundew, Dwarf sundew.
droseraVenusta
Pink sundew, Charming sundew, Rosy dewy plant.
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