Drosera lowriei
About
Drosera lowriei is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette about 3 cm in diameter. It is native to an area northwest of Esperance. It grows in loam soils in wet zones near granite outcrops. It is considered to be related to D. zonaria. It was first formally described by N. G. Marchant in 1992 and named in honour of Allen Lowrie.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera lowriei is primarily known for its carnivorous nature, using its sticky glandular leaves to trap insects. This plant can be a unique addition to a garden, especially for those interested in botanical curiosities or carnivorous species. It thrives in wet, loamy soils, making it suitable for specific ecological niches.
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Gardening tip
When planting Drosera lowriei, make sure to use loamy soil and keep the area moist. This plant loves wet zones, so regular watering will help it thrive.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera lowriei
- Slug
- drosera-lowriei
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- lowriei
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308524
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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