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Sundew

Family: Droseraceae

Genus: Drosera

Species: unknown

Main Flower Colour: White

Description

Small insectivorous plant. Traps small insects by means of sticky hairs on the rosette of red leaves. Grows in damp places.

Flowering start in August.

Identification

The main flower colour is white. Rosette of leaves with sticky hairs.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/22826

Created: 18 Mar 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 30 Nov 2016 - ExplorOz - David & Michelle

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Location

Bio Regions

Geraldton Sandplains (GES)

Region Specifics

Kalbarri NP. WA

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