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Drosera huegelii

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About

A notable perennial tuberous sundew, *Drosera huegelii* is endemic to Western Australia and is characterized by its erect growth habit and small, bell-shaped leaves.

Field notes

Morphology

The plant produces small, bell-shaped leaves along an erect stem that can reach heights of 10–50 cm (4–20 in).

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Western Australia, it grows in sandy soils in winter-wet depressions and margins of swamps along the south-west coast of Australia.

History & etymology

The species was first described and named by Stephan Endlicher in his 1837 publication Enumeratio plantarum.

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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