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Dwarf sundew

Drosera brevifolia

Description:

A carnivorous plant that uses its "dew-drops" (and their odor) to lure in insects. Once the insect touches the fluid, the tentacles begin to enclose the victim. In a matter of minutes, the insect's body begins to dissolve. It has been found that they only respond to objects of nutritional value and not to sand, paper, or water.

Habitat:

Wet pine flatwoods that periodically flood

1 Species ID Suggestions

MartyGuy
MartyGuy 8 years ago
sundew
drosera brevafolia


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1 Comment

MartyGuy
MartyGuy 8 years ago

Drosera brevafolia is known as the dwarf sundew.

Machi
Spotted by
Machi

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jan 12, 2015
Submitted on Jan 18, 2015

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