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Common Sundew

Drosera rotundifolia

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Field Notes

Description:

Drosera rotundifolia is a species of sundew, a carnivorous plant often found in bogs, marshes and fens. One of the most widespread sundew species, it is generally circumboreal.

Habitat:

Being found in all of northern Europe, much of Siberia, large parts of northern North America, Korea, Japan and is also found on New Guinea.

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Nice pic! I am fascinated about carnivorous plants in Portugal, unfortunately some are already extinct. If you want to know more: http://naturlink.pt/article.aspx?menuid=2&cid=91543&bl=1&viewall=true.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2011

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