Sun Dew Collection

Great sun-dew, Drosera anglica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Sundew, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, FL

Sundew, Apalachicola National Forest

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

Sundew (Drosera capensis) flowers

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

Sundew (Drosera barbigera)
Orange Sundew (Drosera barbigera) flowering in Kwongan, Coomallo Nature Reserve, near Jurien, western Australia

Fly caught by a sundew plant
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the leaf of a Cape sundew, Drosera capensis, showing a fly (family Psilidae) which has fallen victim to the insectivorous appetite of the plant

Fly caught in sundew, SEM
Fly trapped in sundew. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fly trapped on a leaf of Cape sundew (Drosera capensis)

Round-leaved sundew, Drosera
Sundew. Round-leaved sundew plants, Drosera rotundifolia. The leaves have long stalks and circular blades. Each leaf grows tentacles capped by glands which produce a sticky droplet

Round-leaved sundew, Drosera rotundifolia
Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). The hairs on the leaves of this carnivorous plant secrete a sticky substance that traps passing insects

A Damselfly caught on Sundew an insectivorous plant in Ambleside, UK
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"Discover the Great Sun-Dew: Drosera anglica, a Fascinating Carnivorous Plant" Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting world of sun-dews. One remarkable species, known as the Great Sun-Dew or Drosera anglica, can be found in various locations around the globe. From Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Florida to Apalachicola National Forest and even as far as British Columbia in Canada, these carnivorous plants thrive in diverse environments. Venturing into Canada's British Columbia region reveals an abundance of sun-dews. Their delicate yet deadly nature is showcased through their sticky mucilage-covered leaves that trap unsuspecting insects. In Africa's Madagascar, another captivating variety of sundew awaits discovery. Witnessing the symbiotic relationship between sundews and common blue butterflies is truly awe-inspiring. The Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) acts as both predator and host for these beautiful creatures like Polymmatus icarus. Caught on its sticky leaf surface, they become part of this fascinating botanical ecosystem. For those seeking unique plant specimens with extraordinary adaptations, look no further than the Portuguese Sundew (Drosophyllum lusitanicum). Its new leaves boast glandular hairs covered in sticky mucilage—a perfect trap for unsuspecting prey. Italy offers a glimpse into nature's intricate web with its Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). Here you can observe up-close how glandular hairs on its leaves capture insects within their sticky embrace during June. Meanwhile, Hothfield Heathlands in Kent, England showcases this same species at its finest during August—its vibrant green foliage adorned with glistening droplets of mucilage. The world of sun-dews beckons explorers who appreciate nature's ingenuity and beauty. These captivating plants offer a window into an astonishing realm where survival depends on cunning traps and sticky secretions.