Drosera spathulata, a
perennial of 5-15cm in height, occurs in sunny oligotrophic wetlands
or damp clayey bare lands. Radical leaves, rosette-like, measure
2-4cm long, including petioles; the petioles are approximately two
times as long as blades, but it is challenging to locate the border
between them. The leaves are light green, tinging red, with long red
glandular hairs all around that produce mucilage for catching
insects. Racemes appear on scape tips which set about ten pale red
5-petaled flowers. Bloom time: June-September. |