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Drosera capillaris (Pink sundew)
Bruso, George H.

Drosera capillaris Poir.

Pink sundew

Droseraceae (Sundew Family)

USDA Symbol: DRCA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Pink Sundew is a member of the sundew family (family Droseraceae). Sundews are carnivorous herbs, mostly of acidic bogs, with flowers in a raceme or openly branched clusters.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Mar

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX , VA
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N)
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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Crosby Arboretum - Picayune, MS

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Drosera capillaris in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Drosera capillaris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Drosera capillaris

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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