Drosera rosulata
About
Drosera rosulata is a species of carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is a perennial that is endemic to southwest Western Australia. It is a tuberous plant that has a rosette about 7 cm in diameter. It grows in sandy or clay soils on the margins of swamps. Its white flowers emerge in April to June. D. rosulata was first formally described by Johann Georg Christian Lehmann in 1844.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera rosulata is primarily valued for its unique carnivorous properties, making it an intriguing addition to botanical collections. It can also contribute to ecological balance by controlling insect populations in its native habitat. Additionally, its striking appearance and seasonal flowers make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens, especially in areas that mimic its natural environment.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting Drosera rosulata, make sure to choose sandy or clay soils that can mimic its natural swampy habitat. This plant thrives in these conditions, so planting it at the surface level will help it grow best.
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In the kitchen
Drosera rosulata is not eaten by humans. Instead, this plant has a unique diet of insects, which it captures using its sticky leaves. So, if you're looking for something to cook, you might want to choose a different plant!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera rosulata
- Slug
- drosera-rosulata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- rosulata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308543
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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