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Carnivorous plants of South Africa
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South Africa’s diverse collection of carnivorous plants includes approximately 24 varieties of sticky-leafed ... vesiculosa and Genlisea hispidula. Gibson Robert carnivorous plants drosera aldrovanda genlisea utricularia ...
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Drosera capensis
Plant... NBG Drosera capensis is a free-flowering, robust, carnivorous, evergreen perennial, of varying height, but ... seeds which fall out and are dispersed near the parent plants. Probably the most interesting characteristic of this ... Droseraceae Drosera capensis is one of the hardiest carnivorous plants to grow. It tolerates a variety of soils ...
Drosera aliciae
Plant... (Afr.) Kirstenbosch NBG Drosera aliciae is a perennial carnivorous plant with a few, fairly thin, long roots. Wedge- ... seeds which fall out and are dispersed near the parent plants. Probably the most interesting characteristic of this ... once a month at ¼ recommended strength. Ironically, the carnivorous plants are attacked by insect pests. Aphids, ...
Drosera cuneifolia
Plant... (Afr.) Kirstenbosch NBG Drosera cuneifolia is a perennial carnivorous plant. The basal rosette is loosely clumped and ... longer while the rest are shorter, red and knob-ended. The plants have a few, fairly long roots. The flowering stalk is ... strength once a month on mature plants. Ironically, the carnivorous plants are attacked by insect pests. Aphids, ...
Drosera trinervia
Plant... (Afr.) Kirstenbosch NBG Drosera trinervia is a perennial carnivorous plant and can be recognised by its small basal ... capsule. Flowers open very briefly for a few hours with strong sunlight. They can be pollinated by insects but are ... seeds which fall out and are dispersed near the parent plants. Probably the most interesting characteristic of this ...
The Cape sundew - Drosera capensis: know and grow it
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... is one of over 100 species of Drosera or sundew. All are carnivorous in that they are able to retain and digest small ... to, the leaves. Gibson Robert drosera capensis sundews carnivorous plants Botanical Society The Cape sundew - Drosera capensis: ...
Turning the screws on bog bugs – Genlisea, a carnivorous genus
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... or so African and South American species. Crouch Neil carnivorous plants genlisea genlisea hispidula Botanical Society Turning the screws on bog bugs – Genlisea, a carnivorous genus ...
Drosera cistiflora
Plant... (Afr.) Kirstenbosch NBG Drosera cistiflora is a perennial carnivorous plant. Elongated, spear-shaped leaves (20-40 mm x ... are scattered along the stem, usually alternately. Some plants form a primary basal rosette which has more narrowly ... and seeds should germinate in 2-4 weeks. Ironically, the carnivorous plants are attacked by insect pests. Aphids, ...
Drosera pauciflora
Plant... seeds which fall out and are dispersed near the parent plants. Probably the most interesting characteristic of this ... at ¼ recommended strength once a month. Ironically, the carnivorous plants are attacked by insect pests. Aphids, ... for display. Drosera pauciflora is a hardy winter-growing carnivorous plant, but not necessarily the easiest for ...
Ceropegia sandersonii
Plant... This species is a medium grower and long-lived plant. Plants flower in summer and autumn, mainly November to March ... family) are also lured to the supposed food source. The carnivorous flies are, however, deceived in that they follow ... are thus a chemical mimic of a food source of adult carnivorous flies. In search of food, the temporarily trapped ...