About
A striking perennial tuberous species, *Drosera myriantha* is notable for its white or pink flowers and its habitat along the coast of Western Australia.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces carnivorous leaves along erect stems that can reach heights of 15–35 cm (6–14 in).
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, found along the coast south of Perth to Albany.
Ecology
The species is carnivorous, growing in swampy areas in peaty sand soils.
History & etymology
First described by Jules Émile Planchon in 1848.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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