Drosera binata
Forked Sundew
Carnivorous perennial herb.
Additional information
- FamilyDroseraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size20-60 cm high
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesRosette of erect sticky leaves, divided once or twice. Narrow leaflets curl inwards, unfurling as they extend. Leaf stalk 4-30 cm, leaf 2-10 cm long.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeSeptember to April
- FlowersOne or 2 branched flowering stalks to 50 cm long, each branch with up to 30 flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in swamps and along creek beds. Tolerates light frosts. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useInteresting foliage plant with well displayed flowers for a moist area or container.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from few local sites.
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Photographer/s: 1 Andre Messina, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 2, 3 Cathy Powers ©
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