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Drosera aquatica

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About

A distinctive annual sundew, *Drosera aquatica* is notable for its ability to thrive entirely submerged or floating on the surface of floodwaters, particularly during the Australian monsoon.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

History & etymology

First described by Allen Lowrie in 2013.

Conservation

Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

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Habitat

Altitude
Not recorded
Altitude class
—
Native to
Australia

Cultivation

Difficulty
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