Drosera capillaris
Drosera capillaris | |
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Photo by John B | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
Class: | Magnoliopsida - Dicots |
Order: | Nephenthales |
Family: | Droseraceae |
Genus: | Drosera |
Species: | D. capillaris |
Binomial name | |
Drosera capillaris Poir. | |
Natural range of Drosera capillaris from USDA NRCS Plants Database. |
Common Name(s): pink sundew[1][2]
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Taxonomic Notes
Description
D. capillaris is a dioecious perennial forb/herb.[2]
Distribution
Drosera capillaris is found in the southeastern United States ranging from Virginia, south to Florida, and westward to Texas. It can aslo be found in the West Indies, Mexico, and northern South America.[1]
Ecology
Habitat
It is an obligate wetland species[2] being found in pine savannas and other wet sandy or peaty soils.[1]