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Rosy Sundew

Drosera spatulata

Description:

Perennial herb forming a basal rosette pressed against the ground. Plants die back in summer, regenerating in autumn.

Habitat:

Swamps and other permanently wet patches in heath or forest, on sandy soils. Often found on the side of walking tracks or roads where water accumulates after rain.

1 Species ID Suggestions

msb86
msb86 10 years ago
Sundew
Drosera sp. Drosera


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4 Comments

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 10 years ago

Added ID, Thanks gatorfellows & msb86

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 10 years ago

Amazing! I'd love to know more about this spotting!

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 10 years ago

Extraordinary plant!

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

Take a look at spoon-leaved sundew, Drosera spatulata :)

MacChristiansen
Spotted by
MacChristiansen

New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on May 9, 2013
Submitted on May 9, 2013

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