
Drosera - Wikipedia
The range of the sundew genus stretches from Alaska in the north to New Zealand in the south. The centres of diversity are Australia, with roughly 50% of all known species, and South …
Sundew | Description, Habitat, Adaptations, & Facts | Britannica
Sundew, genus of approximately 152 carnivorous plant species in the family Droseraceae. Sundews are widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions and are common in bogs and …
Sundews - National Wildlife Federation
Sundews are “flypaper” plants that trap prey in sticky hairs on their leaves. They make up one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants. Long tentacles protrude from their leaves, each with a …
How to Grow and Care for Sundew Plants - The Spruce
Jul 19, 2024 · Sundew plants (Drosera capensis) are carnivorous. Learn about this plant's shimmering tentacles, bug-eating habits, and how to grow it at home.
Sundew - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Sundews shimmer and glisten as if the sun were glancing off their dew-covered leaves. But that's not dew. The leaves of a sundew are covered with long, nectar-tipped tentacles. This nectar is …
What Is a Sundew Plant? Traits, Traps, and Care Tips
Sundew plants, belonging to the genus Drosera, are captivating carnivorous plants known for their sparkling, dew-like appearance. These fascinating organisms have evolved unique methods to …
Sundews (Drosera) - Carnivorous Plant Resource
A truly international plant, the Drosera genus is the most diverse of all carnivores with nearly two hundred different Sundew species and hybrids found globally.
Drosera (Sundew) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
The Sundews are one of the largest groups of carnivorous plants with at least 250 species. It is easily identifiable by its tentacle-like stems that unwind out of a basal rosette of leaves. They …
English sundew - US Forest Service
English sundew or great sundew is a carnivorous plant. It has long tentacles on its tiny leaves tipped with red colored glands that exude attractive nectar. Insects that land on the leaves …
How to Grow and Care for Sundew Plants Indoors - Gardener's Path
Nov 8, 2021 · Some carnivorous plants are found only in tiny – and ever-shrinking – regions, where they’re approaching endangered status due to poaching, deforestation, over …