Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021 · CC BY 4.0
About
A notable climbing or scrambling perennial tuberous species, *Drosera pallida* is characterized by its small, pale leaves arranged in groups of three along its stems, making it a striking sight in Western Australian habitats.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces small carnivorous leaves in groups of three along stems that can reach heights of 0.3–1.8 m. It also produces white flowers that bloom from July to November.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, it is found on sandplains, heathland, or near coastal plain lakes in deep sand or laterite.
History & etymology
The species was first described by John Lindley in 1839 in his work, A sketch of the vegetation of the Swan River Colony.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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