Common Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) showing sticky leaves, Vosges, France
© Christophe Sidamon-Pesson/Minden Picture
A carnivorous plant!. Native to 6 continents, the beautiful Sundew
No that’s not dew that you see on this plant. The Drosera plant’s mucilaginous glands releases moisture drops, which in turn lure and capture insects that it consumes. Yes, this is a carnivorous plant, one of the largest varieties on the planet with 194 species. Commonly known as the sundew plant, it is native to every continent except Antarctica.
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