Taxon

Drosera regia

 
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Drosera regia - koningsonnedou, king sundew
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Common name: koningsonnedou, king sundew
Family: Droseraceae (Sundew)
Distribution: Bainskloof, Western Cape
Habitat: Fynbos seep
National red list: Rare
Life form: Herbaceous perennial
Comments: It has many unusual characteristics not found in most other drosera species. Some of these are shared with the related Venus flytrap (dionaea muscipula), which suggests a close evolutionary relationship. The leaves can capture large prey, such as beetles and moths.
Links: Red List of South African Plants • Wikipedia • International Carnivorous Plant Society (growing)

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