Drosera hartmeyerorum Species Profile
Drosera hartmeyerorum is an Australian sundew in the section Arachnopus (Drosera indica complex). It is named in honour of Siegfried and Irmgard Hartmeyer, who contributed significantly to its discovery and…
Drosera subtilis Species Profile
Drosera subtilis is an annual sundew endemic to northern Australia. The species is named for its slender form. Drosera subtilis is a small to medium-sized sundew, ranging from 2-18cm in…
Drosera paradoxa NT Form Species Profile
The Northern Territory form of Drosera paradoxa is found in sandstone creeks in the Arnhem Escarpment. It is known for its towering stems. Drosera paradoxa NT-form is a medium sized…
Incredible carnivorous plant biodiversity in the Darwin sand plains – a site study
The sand plains of the Howard River in Darwin, Australia, are among the most biodiverse carnivorous plant habitats in the world. At one site I visited in March, during the…
Drosera grievei Species Profile
Drosera grievei is a pygmy sundew that grows near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. Drosera grievei is a small sundew that grows around 1-2 cm in diameter. The leaves are semi-raised with…
Drosera enneaba species Profile
Drosera eneabba is a pygmy sundew named for its native range in Western Australia. Drosera eneabba is a small sundew, with rosettes that reach about 1.5-2 in diameter. The petioles…
Drosera australis Species Profile
Drosera australis is a diminutive pygmy sundew native to Western Australia. It is named for its southerly distribution in the state. Drosera australis is a small sundew, growing to around…
Red form of Drosera serpens
The red form of Drosera serpens grows on Cape York, Far North Queensland. The form is consistently found in the monsoonal savannah and northernmost swamps, occuring in roughly equal frequencies…
Drosera stenopetala Species Profile
Drosera stenopetala is a species of sundew endemic to the mountains of New Zealand. The species is named for its (somewhat) narrow petals. Drosera stenopetala is a small sundew with…
Yellow Flowered Drosera Binata in New Zealand
One of my goals in New Zealand was to find the yellow-flowered form of Drosera binata. The plants have delicate sulphur-coloured blooms that only open on sunny days. When growing…