Droseraceae
Family in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Sundew Family
Don't get too close to a sundew species or you could be sorry! That is, if you're an insect. Sundews are carnivores. They lure insects to their sticky hairy leaves and slowly digest them. In addition to mosquitos and flies, they catch larger insects such as beetles and dragon-flies. The meat supplements the necessary minerals needed to grow. In this way, the plant is able to survive in strongly nu... © Copyright Ecomare (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Taxonomic Completion
66.67%
2 of 3 accepted Genera- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 3e52fc56-a718-4117-aabc-0919c8568c08
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility