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Pink Sundew

Drosera capillaris

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

D. capillaris is a small plant, usually ranging from 2 to 4 cm in diameter, but in wet habitats it has been known to grow up to 7 cm. In strong sun the entire plant appears red with round, spoon-shaped leaf blades sporting numerous tentacles. In normal light, the leaves are lime-green and the tentacles red. The leaves are arranged in a rosette and generally lie flat on the ground. Wikipedia

Habitat:

Pine flatwoods: Schewe Preserve

Notes:

This plant is carnivorous.

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Comments (2)

Lovely spotting! One of my favorite plants. Please consider adding this and any other applicable spottings to my new mission: Carnivorous Plants of Florida http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1697846021
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012

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