Round-Leaved Sundew is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in bogs, damp heathland and wetlands, to a mature height of up to 20cm.
Round-Leaved Sundew is a carnivorous bog plant that uses its leaves to catch and digest flies and other insects, to provide nitrogen and other nutrients unavailable in its local environment. Its stalked, rounded leaves are arranged in a rosette and bear long glandular hairs that exude sticky, sugary 'dew' drops at their tips to attract and ensnare their prey.
Botanic classification and naming: Round-Leaved Sundew is a member of the Sundew (Droseraceae) family. The genus name
'Drosera' identifies the plant as a Sundew and its species name 'rotundifolia' means 'round-leaved plant'.
Concerns: Round-Leaved Sundew, in common with other bog plants, is threatened by habitat destruction.
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