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Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) — wildflower of Ireland

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Round-leaved Sundew

圓葉茅膏菜 · 圆叶茅膏菜 · 圓葉茅膏菜 · Rossolis à feuilles rondes · Rocío del sol

Drosera rotundifolia

Another carnivorous plant! Round red leaves are covered with sticky hairs that glisten like dewdrops. Insects get stuck — and then eaten!

Height
12 cm
Blooms
Jun–Aug
Family
Sundew (Droseraceae)
Latin name
Drosera rotundifolia
Where to find
  • Wet bogs
  • Wild Nephin (Mayo)
  • Wicklow blanket bog