Drosera cuneifolia
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About
A small, rosette-forming perennial sundew, *Drosera cuneifolia* is native to the Cape region of South Africa. It is notable for its distinctive green, somewhat broad leaves and its ability to oversummer during the South African summer.
Field notes
Morphology
The species produces green, somewhat broad carnivorous leaves, which can reach up to 7 cm long. Without the inflorescence, the plant can grow up to 3 cm in height and 15 cm wide. It produces multiple small, pink to reddish-purple flowers in early winter, and the seeds are very small and black, spindle-shaped.
Distribution & habitat
It is found only near the Table mountain complex in South Africa.
History & etymology
The species was first described in 1781.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate