Drosera albonotata
About
This pygmy sundew is notable for its small rosettes and distinctive orange flowers, which feature a white 'collar' surrounding the center. It is often used to distinguish itself from other pygmy *Drosera* species, such as *D. miniata*, based on specific floral and leaf characteristics.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant forms small rosettes, typically 15 mm in diameter, though up to 22 mm has been recorded. It produces orange flowers, which are large relative to the plant size, measuring around 25 mm in diameter. The inflorescence can be up to 14 cm tall and holds between one and fifteen flowers. The flowers feature a white 'collar' surrounding the center.
Distribution & habitat
Western Australia
History & etymology
Described in 2018 by Alastair Robinson, Adam Cross, Manfred Meisterl and Andreas Fleischmann. The specific epithet albonotata means 'white-marked', referring to the white patches at the base of the petals.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate