Drosera binata after fire
Fire is integral to many Australian ecosystems, acting to clear the landscape for a new generation of plants. In many locations, it is only after fire that Drosera binata appears.…
Fire is integral to many Australian ecosystems, acting to clear the landscape for a new generation of plants. In many locations, it is only after fire that Drosera binata appears.…
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.…
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 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…
In the plains surrounding the Burrungkuy outcrop grows an undescribed species in the petiolaris complex. This taxon is caulescent, forming a thick stem comprised of old growth, with a semi-raised…
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 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 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 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 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.…