Subtropical sundew

(Drosera slackii)

Description

Drosera slackii is a subtropical sundew native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.It forms rosettes that range from to two to four inches in diameter, and produces pink flowers. It is named after Adrian Slack.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Caryophyllales

Family:Droseraceae

Genus:Drosera

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