Drosophyllum lusitanicum
Portuguese dewy pine
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About
This single-species genus plant, *Drosophyllum lusitanicum*, is commonly known as Portuguese sundew or dewy pine. It is a carnivorous species that shares an appearance with the genera *Drosera* and *Byblis*.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 0–600 m
- Altitude Class
- lowland
- Native To
- Portugal, Spain, Morocco
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- difficult
- Temperature
- Summer 22–32°C / Winter 5–15°C
- Humidity
- 40–70%
- Notes
- Unique among carnivorous plants in preferring dry, alkaline, free-draining soils. Resents root disturbance.
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