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Drosera brevifolia Pursh
Dwarf sundew, Spatulate-leaved sundew
Droseraceae (Sundew Family)
Synonyms: Drosera leucantha, Drosera annua
USDA Symbol: DRBR3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Sundew is an insectivorous plant with a unique way of catching its prey. The paddle-shaped leaves of the sundew form a rosette at the base, greenish to reddish and densely covered on the upper surface with hairs exuding a clear, sticky liquid which attracts and traps various kinds of insects. There are several flower buds at the end of a single, delicate stem, 4–5 inches tall, and they open one at a time. They have 5 pale pink petals, 3/8 inch long and almost round.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , KS , KY , LA , MS , NC , OK , SC , TN , TX , VAUSDA Native Status: L48(N)
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
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USDA: Find Drosera brevifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Drosera brevifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-12-29Research By: TWC Staff
