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dwarf sundew
Scientific Name: Drosera brevifolia
Family: Droseraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names: KY (dwarf sundew), TN (dwarf sundew)
Drosera brevifolia: The Dwarf Sundew
Drosera brevifolia, commonly known as Dwarf Sundew, is a fascinating carnivorous plant with unique adaptations for survival.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant traps insects using sticky glands on its leaves.
- The rosette reaches a diameter of 3 cm.
Considerations for Children
- This plant traps insects using sticky glands on its leaves.
- The rosette reaches a diameter of 3 cm.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Drosera brevifolia
- Common Names: Dwarf Sundew, Spatulate-leaved sundew
- Family: Droseraceae (Sundew Family)
- Synonyms: Drosera breviflora
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the United States.
- Found in locations such as Hilton Head Island lagoons and Polk County, Florida.
Morphological Characteristics
- Drosera brevifolia is a small sundew.
- The rosette can reach up to 3 cm in diameter.
- Flowers are typically white or pink.
- Features a bright red basal rosette, which can be hidden under foliage.
- Covered with short hairs.
Ecological Role
- This plant traps insects with sticky glands on its leaves to obtain extra nutrients.
Quirky Facts
- Some consider it a "cute" dwarf/shortleaf sundew.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Drosera brevifolia.
- International Carnivorous Plant Society