Flycatcher Sundew Indian Sundew Dew Plant (Drosera indica)
Scientific Name :
Cophotis dumbara
Category :
Plants
Habitat & Distribution in Matale :
High-elevation forests.
Conservation Status :
Endangered
Physical Features & Identification :
Size: Grows up to 15 to 30 cm in height.
Appearance: Features long, thin stems with narrow leaves covered in glandular hairs that secrete sticky droplets to trap insects.
Distinctive Features: The plant’s leaves form a rosette, and each leaf has tentacles with sticky glands to ensnare prey. It produces small pink, white, or purple flowers.
