Dyeing with Sundews
The wikipedia page for Drosera lists an interesting use for sundews - in the Scottish Highlands, an extract of Drosera rotundifolia was used to prepare a yellow or purple dye.…
Lens Review: Testing the Sigma 70mm f2.8 at Anglesea
It might surprise you to know that I've never actually shot with a typical macro lens. Over the years I've gotten by with extension tubes on kit lenses, which is…
Drosera x sidjamesii Species Profile
Drosera x sidjamesii is a natural hybrid between D. pulchella and D. patens. The pygmy sundew is named in honour of Professor Sid James from UWA. The hybrid represents a…
The Drosera petiolaris species complex in the Northern Territory
The petioris complex is relatively poorly understood and there are still many undescribed and intermediate plants that don't fit the current descriptions. In the Northern Territory, there are several taxa…
Drosera fragrans Species Profile
Drosera fragrans is a sundew in the section Arachnopus (indica complex) endemic to monsoonal Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species is named for its sweet odour, which is reminiscent…
Drosera brevicornis Species Profile
Drosera brevicornis is a species of sundew in the section Lasiocephala (petiolaris complex). It is named for the short (brevi) horned (cornis) at the apex of the floral filament. The…
Drosera banksii Species Profile
Drosera banksii is an annual species native to tropical Australia, and PNG whose taxonomy has confused experts. The species is variable in size, with a fleshy erect stem that reaches…
Drosera fulva Species Profile
Drosera fulva is a sundew in the section Lasiocephala (petiolaris complex). The name of the species references the tawny colour of the pressed herbarium specimen (fulvus = tawny orange). D.…
Terracotta Seepage Planter
I've had this planter going for 6 months now. The planter is constructed out of thin terracotta and has a hollow reservoir in the center. This reservoir is filled with…
Drosera serpens Species Profile
Drosera serpens is a species in the section Arachnopus (D. indica complex) that is named for its scrambling habit. The plant is widespread in tropical regions of Australia and SE…