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Oblong-leaved sundew

Drosera intermedia

Oblong-leaved sundew

About

Drosera intermedia, commonly known as the oblong-leaved sundew, spoonleaf sundew, or spatulate leaved sundew, is an insectivorous plant species belonging to the sundew genus. It is a temperate or tropical species native to Europe, southeastern Canada, the eastern half of the United States, Cuba, Hispaniola, and northern South America.

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Family
Droseraceae

How to use it

Sundews are primarily known for their insect-catching abilities, making them excellent for natural pest control in gardens. They can help reduce the population of harmful insects without the need for chemical pesticides. Additionally, their unique appearance makes them a fascinating ornamental plant for those interested in carnivorous species.

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Gardening tip

If you're growing sundews, make sure to plant them in a nutrient-poor soil mix, as they thrive in such conditions. This will help them capture insects effectively and grow healthy!

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In the kitchen

The sundew is not eaten by humans. Instead, it has a unique diet of insects, which it captures using its sticky leaves. So, if you come across a sundew, it's best to admire it from a distance rather than thinking about cooking with it!

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Drosera intermedia
Slug
drosera-intermedia
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Droseraceae
Genus
Drosera
Species
intermedia
Wikidata QID
Q250402
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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