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Drosera binata Marston Dragon
Sundew
Description
Drosera binata ‘Marston Dragon’ is a particularly attractive and unusual form of the forked sundew, native to Australia and New Zealand. Its long, slender leaves branch characteristically, creating a distinctive dragon-like appearance. The leaf surfaces are covered with numerous glistening, sticky tentacles that attract and capture small insects. In bright sunlight, the leaves can develop an intense reddish coloration. A fascinating carnivorous plant for bog gardens, moist containers and collectors of unusual botanical specimens.
Description
Drosera binata ‘Marston Dragon’ is a particularly attractive and unusual form of the forked sundew, native to Australia and New Zealand. Its long, slender leaves branch characteristically, creating a distinctive dragon-like appearance. The leaf surfaces are covered with numerous glistening, sticky tentacles that attract and capture small insects. In bright sunlight, the leaves can develop an intense reddish coloration. A fascinating carnivorous plant for bog gardens, moist containers and collectors of unusual botanical specimens.