An oblong-leaved sundew, Drosera intermedia, in morning sunlight with the sticky mucilage used to trap insects glistening. The plant secretes the muci
An oblong-leaved sundew, Drosera intermedia, in morning sunlight with the sticky mucilage used to trap insects glistening. The plant secretes the mucilage from glands on the ends of its tentacles, or stalks, which attract and trap small insects. The leaf then curls around the insect and enzymes digest it. Sundews are part of the family of carnivorous plants that absorb nutrients from their prey. The oblong-leaved sundew is also known as the spoonleaf sundew or spatulate-leaved sundew. These were found growing in peaty soil near heather and coniferous forestry. Dorset England UK GB.
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