Drosophyllum

/ˌdrɒsoʊˈfɪləm/ noun

Definition

A genus of carnivorous plants related to sundews, with sticky tentacles that trap insects.

Etymology

From Greek 'drosos' (dew) and 'phyllon' (leaf), literally 'dew-leaf,' describing the glistening droplets on the leaves.

Kelly Says

Drosophyllum is the only carnivorous plant that thrives in dry conditions—while sundews love bog water, this weird cousin evolved to hunt in Portuguese sand dunes, making it nature's survival genius!

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