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Drosera moorei

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About

A scrambling or climbing perennial tuberous species, *Drosera moorei* is notable for its small, circular, peltate leaves and its endemic nature to Western Australia's granite outcrops.

Field notes

Morphology

The plant produces small, circular, peltate carnivorous leaves along glabrous stems that can reach lengths of 12–35 cm (5–14 in). Inflorescences feature two to ten yellow flowers.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Western Australia, specifically growing near granite outcrops in sandy loam.

History & etymology

First described as a variety of D. subhirtella by Ludwig Diels in 1906. The species was originally named in honor of Spencer Le Marchant Moore, who collected specimens in Western Australia.

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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