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Drosera cucullata

About

A striking sundew endemic to Western Australia and the Northern Territory, *Drosera cucullata* is notable for its large, red, and distinctive 'hooded' stamens. It is an annual therophyte that thrives in the region's specific habitats.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

North of Western Australia and the Northern Territory

History & etymology

Described by Allen Lowrie in 2014. The specific epithet 'cucullata' comes from Latin, meaning 'hooded,' referring to the species' large, red stamens.

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
intermediate
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