Droseraceae Collection

Dionaea muscipula, Venus Fly Trap, Dragon Fly caught in lobes of flowering plant and Housefly hovering near by

Dionaea muscipula, two Venus Fly Traps, one opening to catch fly and the other with fly trapped between closed lobes, front view

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

Waterwheel plant (Aldrovanda vesiculosa) a carnivorous aquatic plant with Mosquito larva

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) carnivorous plant, native to Australia

Close-up of of a Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), with secretions of mucilage and a captured insect, Peak District NP, August 2011

Close-up of the tentacles of a Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), with secretions of mucilage, Peak District NP, August 2011. 2020VISION Exhibition

Great sundew (Drosera anglica) with insects caught on leaves, Flow country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) leaves unfurling. Cultivated species, occurs in Australia and New Zealand

Common wasp (Vespa vulgaris) caught in a Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), cultivated, occurs in North America

Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) close-up of sticky droplets on leaf hairs that trap invertebrate prey, originating from South Africa

Oblong-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), Aschendorfer Obermoor nature reserve, Wildes Moor, Emsland, Lower Saxony
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Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) showing sticky droplets on the end of glandular hairs that trap insects. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, July

Sundew plants {Drosera sp} growing on the forest floor, Bog forest, Kemeri National Park, Latvia, June 2009

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) with insect caught in leaves, growing in sphagnum moss, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Greater sundew (Drosera anglica) close-up, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Greater sundew (Drosera anglica) growing in Sphagnum moss, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July. Did you know

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) growing in Sphagnum moss, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, July

Rosy sundew (Drosera hamiltonii) curled flower bud, studio environment

Page 53. Drosera binata, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670359 Page 53. Drosera binata, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Sundew (Drosera intermedia) the Netherlands. Winner of the Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora category of the Big Picture Competition 2020

Close up of Common / Round leaved sundew {Drosera rotundifolia}, Westhay Nature Reserve (Somerset Wildlife Trust), Somerset Levels, Somerset, UK. June

Abstract impression of Oblong-leafed sundew covered in morning dew, Beegderheide, Beegden, Limburg, The Netherlands

Fly trapped in a leaf of Drosera sp. Sundew

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

Insectivorous leaves and sticky leaf hairs of a sundew, Drosera aliciae

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) C016 / 5564
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) specimen collected by William Bartram (1739-1823)

Eriophorum sp. and Drosera sp. artwork C016 / 5940
cotton grass (Eriophorum sp.) and sundew (Drosera sp.) plants. Drawing from Watercolour and pencil drawings of birds, mammals and boats of the Shetland Islands

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Dionaea muscipula, venus fly

Dionaea muscipula, venus flytrap
A carnivorous plant which traps insects when they walk over specialist trigger hairs. The leaves snap closed and stay closed until the insect has been digested

Drosera
Sundew. A carniviorous bog plant which collects insects by secreting a sticky substance on fine hairs on the leaves which is also acidic, digesting the trapped insect

Drosera binata, forked sundew
Plate 45 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Dionaea muscipula, venus fly trap
Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum by John Miller, 1772. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Drosera peltata, sundew
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Carnivorous-Sundew Round-leaved(Drosera rotundifolia) close-up/ Common Blue Butterflies

Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) Common Blue butterfly (Polymmatus icarus) caught on plant

Portuguese Sundew (Drosophyllum lusitanicum) close-up of new leaves, glandular hairs on leaf with sticky mucilage, Portugal

Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) glandular hairs on leaf with sticky mucilage, Italy, june

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"Droseraceae: Nature's Carnivorous Marvels" Step into the fascinating world of Droseraceae, a family of carnivorous plants that will leave you in awe. Meet Dionaea muscipula, famously known as the Venus Fly Trap, with its intricate lobes that snap shut at lightning speed to capture unsuspecting prey. Witness a dragonfly caught in the clutches of this extraordinary flowering plant, showcasing its deadly efficiency. In another corner, behold the Waterwheel plant (Aldrovanda vesiculosa), an aquatic marvel that preys on mosquito larvae. Its delicate traps lie submerged, waiting patiently for their next meal to swim by. Meanwhile, the Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) from Australia unveils its captivating beauty as its leaves unfurl gracefully. Zooming in closer, we discover the secretions of mucilage on both Sundew species - Drosera rotundifolia and Drosera anglica. These sticky tentacles glisten under sunlight while entrapping insects foolish enough to land upon them. Even a common wasp (Vespa vulgaris) falls victim to the seductive allure of a Venus flytrap. Venturing further into this botanical wonderland reveals more enchanting specimens like Cape sundew (Drosera capensis), adorned with droplets on leaf hairs ready to ensnare any passing creature. The Rosy sundew (Drosera hamiltonii) showcases its curled flower bud in a controlled studio environment – an exquisite sight awaiting nature enthusiasts. Finally, we encounter Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), inviting us into its microscopic realm where every detail becomes mesmerizingly apparent. This close-up view allows us to appreciate how these plants have adapted and evolved over time to become masterful hunters within their ecosystems. The Droseraceae family never ceases to amaze with its diverse array of carnivorous plants.