About
A scrambling or climbing perennial tuberous species, *Drosera intricata* is notable for its small, intricate leaves and its habit of twining or winding through its habitat.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces small carnivorous leaves along a glabrous stem that can reach 25–40 cm (10–16 in) in height. It also produces 3–12 yellow flowers.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, it grows in clay-sand soils on swamp margins, or other habitats that are seasonally wet.
Ecology
It is a carnivorous plant that grows in swamp margins and clay-sand soils.
History & etymology
The species was first described and named by Jules Émile Planchon in 1848. The specific epithet, intricata, refers to its twining or winding habit.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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