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Common sundew

Drosera rotundifolia

Photo by Girinukas
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Field Notes

Description:

Drosera rotundifolia (the common sundew or round-leaved sundew)

Habitat:

The common sundew thrives in wetlands such as marshes and fens.[2] It is also found in wet stands of black spruce, Sphagnum bogs, silty and boggy shorelines and wet sands. It prefers open, sunny or partly sunny habitats.

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Comments (4)
DanielePralong
Awesome spotting Girinukas! This is actually a carnivorous plant ( more specifically, insectivorous).
Hans.New
thats an amazing plant. Very good series

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