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Sundew

Drosera intermedia

Description:

Sundew catch bugs using a sticky mucilage on the tips of their leaves. The small plants then release digestive enzymes, which begin to process the trapped animals, leaving only their exoskeletons behind.

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3 Comments

DigantaGogoi
DigantaGogoi 12 years ago

sry updated Sarah.......

1Sarah2
1Sarah2 12 years ago

I see that you have added this spotting to the Herbs & Spices - Source Plants Mission. Please add information on its use as an herb or spice. Thanks!

misako
misako 12 years ago

beautiful!

DigantaGogoi
Spotted by
DigantaGogoi

Assam, India

Spotted on Dec 17, 2011
Submitted on Dec 17, 2011

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