Family:Droseraceae. Conservation status:Not at risk.
Lamina of basal leaves fan-shaped, 5 mm long,, with sticky tentacles which secrete a sweet, but sticky nectar to attract the insects. The caught insect, struggles, triggering the lamina, to wrap up around the pray, secreting digestive enzymes.
NSW Qld Vic. Tas. W.A. S.A. Bribie island national park. Canon kissx3 Tamron AF SP 90mm f/2.8 Di.
Comments
Lovely colouring to this
Stunning.
What a beauty.
Sorry, I meant andrachne!
A family of 3 genera with about 160 species in temperate and tropical regions,and yes, it is a Sundew!
– andrachne
So wonderfully captured.