Species PlantsLinear-leaved Sundew

Linear-leaved Sundew

Drosera linearis

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Illustration of Linear-leaved Sundew (Drosera linearis)

Linear-leaved Sundew is a delicate carnivorous plant with long, narrow leaves covered in sticky hairs. It is adapted to capture insects in nutrient-poor environments, showcasing nature's ingenuity.

Habitat
It grows in bogs and nutrient-poor wetlands.
Diet
It feeds on insects, which are trapped by its sticky leaves.
How common
Rare

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