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Drosera oreopodion

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About

This species is notable for being one of the smallest carnivorous plants, featuring tiny, sticky leaves and a delicate inflorescence.

Field notes

Morphology

The leaves are small, with a sticky, circular lamina only 1.5 mm wide, and the overall leaf length is 5.5 mm. The inflorescence is very thin, almost capillary, and reaches a height of 3.5 cm.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the foothills of the Darling Range in Western Australia.

History & etymology

Discovered by Allen Lowrie prior to 1987.

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Habitat

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Native To: Australia

Cultivation

Difficulty: intermediate

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