Sundew or Drosera, a carnivorous plant close up, this is Drosera capensis photo

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11-JUL-2010

Sundew or Drosera, a carnivorous plant close up, this is Drosera capensis

Here you can see glistening drops of mucilage at the tip of each tentacle that resemble drops of morning dew. That´s where their common name "Sundew" comes from.
Here you can read more about these fascinating plants:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera

Svenskt namn: Sileshår

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Jackdad		11-Jul-2010 08:50
If i was a fly I'd be tempted!

Mairéad		10-Jul-2010 23:39
Wow! amazing macro - love it. V

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