Drosera Binata – Forked Sundew

Drosera binata, commonly known as the forked sundew or fork-leaved sundew. It is a large, perennial sundew native to Australia and New Zealand. The specific epithet is Latin for “having pairs” – a reference to the leaves, which are dichotomously divided or forked.

Macro Monday – April 1st 2024 – Drosera x Sidjamesii

Macro Monday – April 1st 2024 – Drosera x Sidjamesii

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful day. Today’s photo is of the magnificent drosera x Sidjamesii, the pygmy sundew is a natural hybrid between D. pulchella and D. patens. Found on the shores of a few lakes north of Perth, … Continue reading

Macro Monday – February 5th 2024 – Drosera Nidiformis

Macro Monday – February 5th 2024 – Drosera Nidiformis

Happy Monday! Wow February already!? Hope your 2024 is going well so far. Today’s photo is the tropical sundew Drosera Nidiformis, indigenous to KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, uncurling its beautiful spiral flower stem. Which will eventually show lovely pink flowers. … Continue reading

Macro Monday – January 1st 2024 – Happy New Year!

Macro Monday – January 1st 2024 – Happy New Year!

Hello! Happy Monday and Happy New Year! I just want to thank everyone who has supported me, not just during 2023 but for many previous years too. Our family was very blessed in 2023, we welcomed our son Alex into … Continue reading

Macro Monday – November 6th 2023 – Drosera Capillaris

Macro Monday – November 6th 2023 – Drosera Capillaris

Happy Monday! I hope you’re well. Todays photo is of the Drosera Capillaris, also known as the pink sundew, is a species of carnivorous plant belonging to the family Droseraceae. It is native to the southern United States, the Greater Antilles, western and southern Mexico, Central America, … Continue reading