Drosera macrantha ssp. planchonii
Climbing Sundew
Single-stemmed, weakly climbing carnivorous perennial herb, hairy towards the tip. Plants die back in summer, regenerating in autumn.
Additional information
- Synonymmisapplied to D. macrantha ssp. macrantha
- FamilyDroseraceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.4-1 m high
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesRounded cup-shaped leaves 4-10 mm wide in groups of 3 along the stem, stalks 10-50 mm long attached on lower surface. Sticky hairs on margins for trapping insects. Stipules absent.
- Flower colourWhite, sometimes pink or red
- Flowering timeAugust to November
- FlowersTerminal clusters of open scented 5-petalled flowers, sepals densely hairy.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsSandy loam or clay in winter/spring moist, summer dry soils in woodland and open forests. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useAn interesting plant for a container or growing amongst established trees.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from few local sites. More widespread to the west of the Shire boundary.
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Photographer/s: 1 David Francis, NatureShare ©; 2, 3 Cathy Powers ©
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