Finding every described sundew in the Western Cape, South Africa
In September 2023, Boaz Ng went on a botanical expedition to the Western Cape province of South Africa. The region is renowned for its intense floral diversity, with many species…
Wild Drosera binata extrema – 112 points!
The Drosera binata from northern New South Wales reach massive proportions. Plants here regularly attain 30-50 leaf points. Exceptional specimens branch once more on each tip to double the count.…
Drosera esterhuyseniae Species Profile
Drosera esterhuyseniae is a rosetted sundew endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. It has a small rosette around 4 cm in diameter. The leaves are semi erect, with a…
Drosera xerophila Species Profile
Drosera xerophila is a rosetted sundew endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. It is named for its preference for drier, well-drained habitats. Drosera xerophila has small rosettes that grow…
Drosera ericgreenii Species Profile
Drosera ericgreenii is a sundew from the Hottentots Holland Mountains near Cape Town, South Africa. It is named after the late Eric Green, a South African carnivorous plant expert. Drosera…
Drosera variegata species profile
Drosera variegata is a sundew in the cistiflora complex described by Debbert in 2002. The species is most likely named for the variety of leaf shape it produces. Drosera variegata…
Drosera slackii species profile
Drosera slackii is a rosetted sundew endemic to the Western Cape in South Africa. The species is named after Adrian Slack, a well-regarded authority on carnivorous plants. Drosera slackii grows…
Drosera rubrifolia species profile
Drosera rubrifolia is a rosetted sundew endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. It is named for the vibrant ruby-red coloration of the plants. Drosera rubrifolia is a small sundew,…
Drosera capensis in the wild
Drosera capensis is a sundew that is endemic to South Africa. Despite its reputation as one of the weediest carnivorous plants in cultivation, the Cape Sundew is fairly restricted to…
Drosera ramentacea species profile
Drosera ramentacea is a sundew endemic to South Africa. The species is particularly known for its long, sprawling stem. Drosera ramentacea is a large sundew with a rosette that reaches…