Drosera zigzagia
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About
A notable perennial tuberous species, *Drosera zigzagia* is easily identified by its small, solitary carnivorous leaves arranged along a distinctive zigzag stem. It is endemic to Western Australia and often found growing near other local flora like *D. salina* and *Stylidium insensitivum*.
Field notes
Morphology
The species produces small, solitary carnivorous leaves that alternate along a zigzag stem, which can reach heights of 5–7 cm (2.0–2.8 in). It also bears yellow flowers on inflorescences containing 4–9 flowers.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, it is found on the margins of salt lakes in brown sandy loam.
History & etymology
First described by Allen Lowrie in 1999.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate