Drosera anglica

great sundew

Other common names

great English sundew
great sundew
see morelong-leaved sundew
oblong sundew

Synonyms

Drosera longifolia

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Botanical details

Family: Droseraceae
Native to the UK: No
Genus: Drosera
Genus description: Drosera, commonly known as the sundews are one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants. They are perennial or (more rarely) annual, upright herbaceous plants forming either prostrate or upright rosettes, and can live for up to 50 years.
Name status: Correct

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