About
*Drosera salina* is an erect perennial tuberous species notable for its restricted habitat on the margins of salt lakes in Western Australia. It produces small, carnivorous leaves and features white flowers blooming from July to September.
Field notes
Morphology
The species produces small carnivorous leaves along stems that can reach heights of 7 cm (3 in).
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, found specifically in salt-free sand on the margins of salt lakes in a few locations north of Albany east to north-west of Esperance.
History & etymology
The specific epithet, salina, refers to the salt lake margins that this species inhabits. It was first described by N. G. Marchant and Allen Lowrie in 1992.
Conservation
It is listed by Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation as a priority two poorly known taxon on the Declared Rare and Priority Flora List.
Habitat
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- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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