Drosera banksii Species Profile
Drosera banksii is an annual species native to tropical Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The species is variable in size, with a fleshy erect stem that reaches from 2-30 cm…
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…
Details of Drosera aff. gracilis
A small plant from around Sydney or the Central Coast (lost the label). Is it D. peltata or D. gracilis? Will have to inspect the seed I guess. Taken with…
The Grampians in June – Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii
In June, the exposed peaks of the Grampians in western Victoria are full of Drosera aberrans and D. planchonii. The elevated areas of inland Victoria are noticeably cooler than the…
Drosera dilatatopetiolaris Species Profile
Drosera dilatatopetiolaris is a sundew in the section Lasiocephala. The species is named for its (very slightly) dilated petioles. D. dilatatopetiolaris has long, leaves that form a raised rosette. During…
Victoria 2020: Part 3. Mt Langi Ghiran
In the last months of 2020, I ventured into the Victorian countryside to document the carnivorous plants that grow there. I found several newly described taxa and learned so much…
Drosera aquatica Species Profile
Drosera aquatica is a sundew in the section Arachnopus endemic to Northern Australia. The species is notable for its aquatic lifestyle, being adapted to the wettest niches. D. aquatica can…
Drosera nana Species Profile
Drosera nana is a diminutive sundew in the section Arachnopus ('indica complex'). It's specific name refers to its small size, with plants typically reaching less than 10 cm in maturity.…