Sundew Tropical Sundew Burmann’s Sundew (drosera burmannii)

Scientific Name :

Cophotis dumbara

Category :

Plants

Habitat & Distribution in Matale :

High-elevation forests.

Conservation Status :

Endangered

Physical Features & Identification :

  • Size: A small rosette plant, typically around 2 to 4 cm in diameter.
  • Appearance: Forms a compact rosette of circular leaves, each lined with tentacles that secrete sticky droplets to trap insects. The leaves are generally green to red, depending on sun exposure.
  • Distinctive Features: Notable for its fast-moving tentacles, which can bend toward captured prey in seconds—an unusual feature among sundews. It produces small white or pink flowers on tall, thin stalks.

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