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, African sundew, Spoon-leaved sundew.
droseraAdelae
Lance leaf sundew, Rolling sundew, Queensland sundew.
droseraRegia
King sundew, Royal sundew, Giant African sundew.
droseraCapensis
Cape sundew, Pink sundew, Common sundew.
droseraRotundifolia
Round-leaf sundew, Common sundew, Dew plant.
droseraIntermedia
Spoonleaf sundew, Narrow-leaved sundew, Water sundew.
droseraBinata
Forked sundew, Fork leaf sundew, Y-leaf sundew.
droseraBurmannii
Tropical sundew, Burmann's sundew, Quick-catch sundew.
droseraNatalensis
Natal sundew, African sundew, Giant sundew.
droseraFiliformis
Thread-leaved sundew, Thread leaf sundew, Fine-leaved sundew.
droseraProlifera
Proliferous sundew, Self-cloning sundew, Australian sundew.
droseraSpatulata
Spoon leaf sundew, Dwarf sundew, Japanese sundew.
droseraVenusta
Pink sundew, Graceful sundew, Rosy dew plant.
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