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Sundew

Drosera sp.

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

Drosera, commonly known as the sundews, comprise one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants. These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surfaces. The flowers were really tiny and growing amongst grass on the verge of a road.

Habitat:

Coastal wildlife reserve

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