About
Also known as the pink rainbow, *Drosera menziesii* is an erect or scrambling perennial tuberous species notable for its small, circular carnivorous leaves and pink flowers. It is endemic to Western Australia.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces small, circular carnivorous leaves along an undulating erect stem that can reach heights of 0.05–1.1 m. It also produces pink flowers from July to November.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, growing in a variety of habitats including winter-wet depressions, swamps, and granite outcrops.
History & etymology
The species was first mentioned by Robert Brown and formally described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1824.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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