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Sundew

Family: Droseraceae

Genus: Drosera

Species: indica

Main Flower Colour: Pink

Description

A trap for unwary insects. Widely distributed through northern Australia in damp areas. Elongated leaves, curled when young, with long sticky hairs. Leaves may be reddish or green and 5 petalled flowers vary in colour from white through orange and pink.

Flowering start in March and ends in September.

Identification

The main flower colour is pink. Grows in poorly drained/damp places. Leaves equipped with sticky hairs used to trap insects.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3103

Created: 01 Apr 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 14 Jun 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Simpson Strzelecki Dunefields (SSD), Northern Kimberley (NOK)

Region Specifics

The green plants were seen growing along the edges of ephemeral lakes near Lake Caroline, Simpson Desert. The red plants were from the Mitchell Plateau.

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