Drosera adelae
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| Drosera adelae F.Muell. (1864) |
Drosera adelae is a sundew. It is also called the Adelaide sundew or Lance leaved sundew. Native to Australia, the Lance Leaved sundew is found growing on the mossy banks of rivers. These sundews prefer more shade than most, and can be burnt when exposed to direct sun without a period of acclimation first. When in shade, the leaves can become a foot long and green; when in more sunlight, their leaves are shorter and reddish. This sundew does best with high humidity. Drosera adelae is closely related to the Notched sundew, Drosera schizandra and the Hen and Chicks sundew, Drosera prolifera. Its flowers come in two forms: a dull, whitish yellow color, and a bright, vivid red. These plants are tropical and do not go dormant.
 Flower (approximately 3 mm across) |
 Leaf close up showing mucilaginous glands |
