Drosera pygmaea
About
Drosera pygmaea is a carnivorous, rosette-forming biennial or annual species of herb native to Australia and New Zealand. The specific epithet, which translates as "dwarf" from Latin, is a reference to the very small size of this plant, which grows to between 8 and 18 mm in diameter. Small, pale flowers are produced at the ends of 1- to 3-inch stems. It is perhaps the most well-known of the pygmy sundews. Within New Zealand D. pygmaea is found in a wide range of habitats from coastal to subalpine, it requires open ground as it is easily outcompeted from taller species.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Pygmy sundew can be a delightful addition to a carnivorous plant collection. Its ability to thrive in open ground makes it a great choice for bog gardens or terrariums. Additionally, it plays a role in controlling insect populations, making it beneficial for maintaining ecological balance in its native habitats.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting pygmy sundew, make sure to provide it with plenty of open ground to grow. This plant prefers to be in areas where it won’t be overshadowed by taller plants, so choose a sunny spot in your garden.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera pygmaea
- Slug
- drosera-pygmaea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- pygmaea
- Wikidata QID
- Q146588
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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