More than 130 species of the Drosera (sundew) genus are found throughout the world. The smallest sundew representative has a leaf rosette that is less then 6-8 mm in size while the largest of this carnivorous plants with erect leaves can reach up to 50 centimetres tall. There are also tuberous Dorsera species that use their tubes to survive during dry, warm spells. These carnivorous plants entice all types of insects to its leaves by use colour, scent and glistening glue droplets of the sundew leaf. When the insect comes into contact with the sticky droplets, it becomes completely trapped. The more movement it makes to free itself, the further trapped it becomes in the mucus. Once it is finally stuck, the plant will wrap its tentacles around the prey for a few hours to digest it. The Drosera plants are often easy to keep in the home or garden. For additional
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