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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 fens with sandy acidic soil. Several species are cultivated as novelties for their unusual sticky traps.
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 sticky gland at the tip. These droplets look like dew glistening in the sun, thus their name.
The leaves of a Sundew plant are covered in sticky hairs that trap insects. Sundews grow in wet and marshy environments all around the world. Sundews can move their leaves to better catch prey.
Discover the intriguing world of Sundews, known as Drosera, a remarkable species of carnivorous plant! With their unique insect-catching, dew-laden tendrils, these plants captivate both seasoned plant enthusiasts and beginners alike.
5 sty 2022 · The leaves of sundew plants help them trap insects, while their roots help absorb water from the ground soil. The beautiful flowers of the sundew plants make them decorative plants.
Drosera, which is commonly known as the sundews, is one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with at least 194 species. [2] These members of the family Droseraceae [1] lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surfaces. The insects are used to supplement the poor mineral nutrition of the ...
Drosera, or sundews, captivate with sticky leaves that trap insects, adapting to nutrient-poor soils by digesting prey to survive in diverse habitats.
