Drosera Peltata by andrachne
andrachne

Drosera Peltata by

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.

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drosera peltata, droseraceae, australian native, macro, andrachne, wallum, bribie island

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