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Drosera erythrogyne

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About

A notable perennial tuberous species, *Drosera erythrogyne* is a scrambling or climbing plant endemic to the southern Western Australian coast. It is characterized by its long, scrambling stems and white flowers that bloom from August to October.

Field notes

Morphology

The plant produces small leaves along a long, scrambling stem that can grow to 2–3 m (7–10 ft) long.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the southern Western Australian coast, specifically in swamps or near granite outcrops west of Albany.

History & etymology

Described and named by N. G. Marchant and Allen Lowrie in 1992.

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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