Other common names:
Slenderleaf Sundew Family: Sundew Family (Droseraceae) Group: Sundews Similar species: • Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) - The leaves are round. • Spatulate-leaved Sundew (Drosera intermedia) - The leaves are shaped like spatulas. Flowers: Summer; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Habitat: Wet Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
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Native Photography notes:
As with all Sundews, the tiny white flowers are a real challenge to photograph. Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: linearis: linear For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Linear-leaved Sundew, entire plant with leaves, flowers and flower buds.
The beautiful white flowers of Linear-leaved Sundew are actually quite tiny.
Individual leaves of Linear-leaved Sundew.
Linear-leaved Sundew are carnivorous plants that live in the shallow water in bogs.
This is a closeup view of a single Linear-leaved Sundew leaf showing the sticky globules that entrap prey.
