Finding every described sundew in the Western Cape, South Africa
In September 2023, Boaz Ng went on a botanical expedition to the Western Cape province of South Africa. The region is renowned for its intense floral diversity, with many species…
Drosera cuneifolia Species Profile
Drosera cuneifolia is a rosetted sundew endemic to South Africa. The species is names for its cuneate leaves. Drosera cuneifolia has medium-sized rosettes commonly reaching about 4cm in diameter. The…
Drosera liniflora Species Profile
Drosera liniflora is a winter growing stem-forming sundew in the Drosera cistiflora complex. The species grows in mountainous seepages in Western Cape, South Africa. Drosera liniflora emerges as a basal…
Drosera regia in the wild
Drosera regia is one of the world's largest sundews named for its regal appearance. The plants are known from one river valley in Bainskloof, South Africa. Drosera regia has a…
Drosera aliciae Species Profile
Drosera aliciae is a rosetted sundew native to the Cape Region of South Africa. The species is named in honour of Dr. Alice Rasse, who encouraged the author Raymond Hamet…
Drosera admirabilis Species Profile
Drosera admirabilis is a rosetted sundew endemic to South Africa. The species is named for its admirable appearance. Drosera admirabilis grows small rosettes up to around 3cm in diameter. The…
Drosera trinervia Species Profile
Drosera trinervia is a rosetted sundew native to South Africa. Its name references the three prominent nerves that run the length of its leaves. Drosera trinervia has small rosettes that…
Drosera pauciflora Species Profile
Drosera pauciflora is a South African sundew named for its few-flowered scapes. The species is endemic to renosterveld habitat in Western Cape north of Cape Town. Drosera pauciflora has medium-sized…
Drosera alba Species Profile
Drosera alba is a sundew from South Africa. Despite its name, the species is coloured vivid red, with the specific epithet probably referring to the white flowers of some plants.…
Drosera glabripes Species Profile
Drosera glabripes is a stem-forming sundew endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. Its name refers to a smooth surface, possibly of the petioles. Drosera glabripes has a rosette of…