Drosophyllaceae

Drosophyllum

Drosophyllum, also known as the Dewy Pine, has an interesting story to tell. This carnivorous plant hails from the Mediterranean region and possesses a unique survival strategy. With its stickiness, it lures unsuspecting insects into its leaves, trapping and digesting them for sustenance. What makes Drosophyllum fascinating is its ability to survive in nutrient-poor soil […]

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Drosophyllaceae

Drosophyllaceae is a family of carnivorous plants that are native to the Cape region of South Africa. One interesting story about these plants is that they were discovered by a botanist named Francis Masson in the 1770s. Masson was working for the Royal Gardens at Kew in London and was sent on a collecting expedition

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