Drosera linearis
About
The slenderleaf sundew, *Drosera linearis*, is a perennial sundew notable for its rosettes of long, linear leaves covered in glandular hairs. It is a rare species found primarily in the peat-lands of the Great Lakes region.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant forms rosettes 6–15 cm wide, featuring linear leaves that are 1–6 cm long and 1.5–3 mm wide. The leaf edges are lined with hair-like glands, and the flowers are white, obovate, and measure 6–8 mm wide. Mature seeds are black, oblong-obovoid to rhomboidal, and 0.5–0.8 mm long.
Distribution & habitat
Its range centers around the Great Lakes region, with scattered populations in western Canada and the maritime provinces. It is found in remote peat-lands in the northwestern and north central part of Minnesota.
Ecology
It grows in minerotrophic water originating from groundwater or nearby uplands.
Conservation
It is listed as a threatened species in Minnesota due to its rareness and restrictive habitats.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate