Drosera around the world
With some 190 species, Droseras are amongst the most widespread carnivorous plants: they are found on every continent. For your viewing pleasure, here are a few photos of Droseras from all corners of the world…
Drosera natalensis – Africa
The plant displays bright colours to stand out amongst lush and often taller vegetation. Insects are lured by this circular yellow and red rosette, which they mistake for a flower!
Drosera binata – Oceania
This species spreads via its root system, which forms a veritable underground network from which numerous plants emerge. This is particularly clear in this photograph, and is very evident when grown in cultivation.
Drosera intermedia – Europe
The deep red colour typical of plants growing in the sun, and the absence of sticky fluid following a recent downpour, which does not prevent the plant from retaining its prey, thanks to the ability of its leaves to fold in and clasp them.
Drosera filiformis – North
America Growing with its feet in water! In the wild, water circulates and is easily renewed; it is not advisable to do the same when growing them in captivity, as the growing medium may eventually become waterlogged. But this does prove that they are plants of very, very damp environments…
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