Drosera subtilis
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About
A notable annual sundew, *Drosera subtilis* is characterized by its erect, reddish stems and small, white-flowered inflorescences. It is a perennial-looking plant that anchors itself to the soil using thin, fleshy roots rather than a tuber.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces small carnivorous leaves along erect, reddish stems that can reach up to 20 cm (8 in) in height. It also produces white flowers with four petals, and each flower has four white stamens (1.3–1.5 mm long) and two styles.
Distribution & habitat
Native to northern Western Australia, specifically the Kimberley region (including Beverley Springs Station, Bigge Island, and the Mitchell Plateau area), and also found in a single site near Little Nourlangie Rock in the Northern Territory.
History & etymology
The species was first described by N. G. Marchant in 1982 in the Flora of Australia series. Marchant initially placed it into Drosera sect. Ergaleium, despite the species lacking a tuber.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate