Common Sundew Collection

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), close up. Bystock Pools, Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve, near Exmouth, Devon. June. Focus stacked image

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) showing sticky droplets on the end of glandular hairs that trap insects. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, July

Round-leaved sundew or common sundew, Drosera rotundifolia, Droserie a feuilles rondes
5324543 Round-leaved sundew or common sundew, Drosera rotundifolia, Droserie a feuilles rondes by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Round-leaved sundew or common sundew)

Carnivorous plants (colour litho)
3630355 Carnivorous plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnivorous plants)

Drosera rotundifolia, the round-leaved sundew or common sundew
Illustration of a Drosera rotundifolia, the round-leaved sundew or common sundew

Common sundew, Round-leaved sundew -Drosera rotundifolia-, glandular tentacles

Round-leaved Sundew -Drosera rotundifolia- with a trapped fly, flesh-eating plant, Ireland, British Isles, Europe

Bog Clubmoss -Lycopodiella inundata- and Round-leafed Sundew -Drosera rotundifolia-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bogland plants. A portion of bog habitat with common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), sphagnum moss (Sphagnum sp.) and pondweed (Potamogeton sp.). Photographed at Studland Heath in Dorset, England

Common sundew, light micrograph
Common sundew. Light micrograph of a section through the leaf of a common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) plant, showing the glandular hairs (dark)

Drosera rotundifolia digesting an insect
Common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) leaf digesting a trapped insect. The hairs on the leaves of this carnivorous plant secrete a sticky substance that traps and digests passing insects

Common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)

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The common sundew, also known as the round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), is a fascinating carnivorous plant that captures insects with its sticky droplets. This close-up image showcases the intricate details of this unique species. With glandular tentacles covered in glistening droplets, it lures unsuspecting flies and other small creatures into its grasp. Found in various locations across Europe, including Ireland, Scotland, and Germany, the round-leaved sundew thrives in bogland environments. Its ability to trap and digest prey sets it apart from other plants. In this captivating photo taken at sunset on the Isle of Mull in Scotland, the backlit silhouette of the sundew creates an ethereal glow. This color lithograph highlights a group of carnivorous plants, showcasing their diverse forms and colors. Among them is the round-leaved sundew or common sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), standing out with its vibrant hues. In another striking image captured in Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany, we see a trapped fly ensnared by the round-leaved sundew's sticky tentacles. This flesh-eating plant demonstrates its efficient hunting mechanism as it obtains nutrients from unsuspecting prey. Accompanied by Bog Clubmoss (Lycopodiella inundata) in these German wetlands adds to the enchanting scene. These photos serve as a reminder of nature's complexity and beauty found even within seemingly inhospitable habitats like bogs. The common sundew continues to captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with its intriguing adaptations for survival. From its rounded leaves adorned with sticky droplets to its ability to thrive amidst challenging conditions.