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Drosera intricata

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About

A scrambling or climbing perennial tuberous species, *Drosera intricata* is notable for its small, intricate leaves and its habit of twining or winding through its habitat.

Field notes

Morphology

The plant produces small carnivorous leaves along a glabrous stem that can reach 25–40 cm (10–16 in) in height. It also produces 3–12 yellow flowers.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Western Australia, it grows in clay-sand soils on swamp margins, or other habitats that are seasonally wet.

Ecology

It is a carnivorous plant that grows in swamp margins and clay-sand soils.

History & etymology

The species was first described and named by Jules Émile Planchon in 1848. The specific epithet, intricata, refers to its twining or winding habit.

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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