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…
Drosera liniflora Species Profile
Drosera liniflora is a winter growing stem-forming sundew in the Drosera cistiflora complex. The species grows in mountainous seepages in Western Cape, South Africa. Drosera liniflora emerges as a basal…
Drosera afra Species Profile
Drosera afra is a rosetted sundew endemic to South Africa. It is mainly known from mountainous seepages in the Western Cape. Drosera afra has small flat-lying rosettes around 3-4 cm…
Drosera acaulis Species Profile
Drosera acaulis is a rosetted sundew endemic to the mountains of the Western Cape, South Africa. The species is named for its extremely short flower stems, as if it doesn't…
Drosera aliciae Species Profile
Drosera aliciae is a rosetted sundew native to the Cape Region of South Africa. The species is named in honour of Dr. Alice Rasse, who encouraged the author Raymond Hamet…
Drosera admirabilis Species Profile
Drosera admirabilis is a rosetted sundew endemic to South Africa. The species is named for its admirable appearance. Drosera admirabilis grows small rosettes up to around 3cm in diameter. The…
Drosera pauciflora Species Profile
Drosera pauciflora is a South African sundew named for its few-flowered scapes. The species is endemic to renosterveld habitat in Western Cape north of Cape Town. Drosera pauciflora has medium-sized…
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…
Drosera hilaris species profile
Drosera hilaris is a South African sundew from the Western Cape. The species is known for its large rosette of thick, semi-raised leaves which are particularly beautiful. Drosera hilaris is…