Round-Leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)

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Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) is a carnivorous plant often found in fens (bogs) where the soil is nutrient poor. A close look at the leaves of this fascinating perennial herb reveals red glandular hairs which secrete a sticky exudate capable of trapping unsuspecting prey to supplement its diet.

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), highly detailed photograph close-up of an individual leaf. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California, USA.
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Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), close-up portrait of a single leaf. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California, USA.
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Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) with a butterfly as prey. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California, USA.
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Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia). Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California, USA.
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Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), documentary view depicting the plants in their typical environment. Eldorado National Forest, Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California, USA.
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