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 America and …

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, 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 …

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 …

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-development, and …

Dec 26, 2025 · Discover 25 unique sundew varieties, from temperate to tuberous species. Learn how these carnivorous plants thrive and adapt in diverse environments!

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 also a …

Nov 18, 2023 · Sundews, or Drosera, are a type of carnivorous plant known for their unique way of catching prey. The name “sundew” originates from the shiny, dew-like substance that covers the …

English Sundew favors northern regions, but is sometimes able to acclimate itself to warmer climates. They can be found in every Canadian province and territory except Nova Scotia and Nunavut.

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 can be green, …