aberrans
Wild Australian Drosera Species A-Z
An alphabetical list of all Australian Drosera species along with my photographs of them in the wild.
Drosera stolonifera complex
The Drosera section Stolonifera contains some of the most interesting species in my opinion. Despite their widely varying morphology, these plants are united by fan shaped leaves and relatively late emergence towards the end of winter. I sighted 8 species during my WA trip in 2019.
Drosera erythrorhiza complex
A discussion of the Drosera erythrorhiza complex consisting of the species erythrorhiza, magna, collina and squamosa.
WA 2019: Part 4. Mountain Ranges
At the end of winter in 2019 I embarked on an expedition to document the carnivorous plants of Western Australia. Over 17 days, I drove almost 3,500 km and photographed…
novae-zelandiae
Utricularia dichotoma subsp. novae-zelandiae
An alpine form of Utricularia dichotoma subsp. novae-zelandiae In light of the recent taxonomic revision of the Utricularia dichotoma complex by Jobson (2020), I revisited some of my old photos…
Utricularia dichotoma subsp. monanthos Species Profile
In light of the recent review of the Utricularia dichotoma complex (Jobson 2020), I decided to take a trip up to the Baw Baw Plateau to take some reference photos…
Drosera graniticola Species Profile
Drosera graniticola is a species that is especially known for its prolific flowering. The numerous white blooms are relatively long lived, with each plant capable of producing over 15 concurrently…
Drosera yilgarnensis Species Profile
Drosera yilgarnensis was formerly considered a Western Australian variant of Drosera peltata but has since been elevated to species status. The plant can be distinguished by its strongly developed basal…
Drosera microphylla Species Profile
Drosera microphylla is an erect species of tuberous sundew that grows widely in Western Australia. Whilst its small leaves are unremarkable, the blooms of the species are especially renowned for…
Drosera binata varieties in the wild
Drosera binata is a unique species of sundew characterised by its bifurcating leaves. In cultivation, several forms have been described, which are usually somewhat arbitrarily defined by coloration and the…