About
A scrambling or climbing perennial tuberous species, *Drosera moorei* is notable for its small, circular, peltate leaves and its endemic nature to Western Australia's granite outcrops.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces small, circular, peltate carnivorous leaves along glabrous stems that can reach lengths of 12–35 cm (5–14 in). Inflorescences feature two to ten yellow flowers.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, specifically growing near granite outcrops in sandy loam.
History & etymology
First described as a variety of *D. subhirtella* by Ludwig Diels in 1906. The species was originally named in honor of Spencer Le Marchant Moore, who collected specimens in Western Australia.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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