I am delighted to introduce you to the sundew (genus: Drosera)! They live on every continent except Antarctica. The genus Drosera is comprised of over ninety species! The sundew grows sticky tenacles on its long leave blades as a way to catch insects. In many species, the leaf then folds over itself, like a sandwich,Continue reading “Carnivorous Plants: Sundew”
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Carnivorous Plants: Butterwort
Today, I want to introduce you to the butterwort (Pinguicula)! The butterwort is considered an active flypaper because it has sticky leaves that catch animals* and move to curl around them. At the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, the butterworts are teeny tiny. On February 11, the first butterwort I saw measured 1-2 inches wideContinue reading “Carnivorous Plants: Butterwort”
Photo of the Week: Frozen Confetti
‘Arnold Promise’ Witch-hazel See full album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDUrA .
Joy of the Journey 