DROSERACEAE

Drosera brevifolia

Common Name:  Annual Sundew

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Drosera brevifolia habit.jpg (114990 bytes)
this small insectivorours herb uses the clear, sticky fluid secreted from its hairs to trap insects habit
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leaves--the "dew" at the tips of the hairs contains digestive enzymes that break down insect parts!  The flower buds are the blurry nubs at the tip of the peduncle.