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Drosera intermedia Hayne

Spoonleaf sundew

Droseraceae (Sundew Family)

USDA Symbol: DRIN3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

This is an insectivorous plant. Insects are caught in the sticky hairs on the leaves. The leaves then curl around the prey and release enzymes to digest the victim. (Clough)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Bog/Fen
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)

Benefit

Warning: Thorns or prickles.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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
Longwood Gardens - Newark, DE

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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