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sundew: see Venus's-flytrap Venus's-flytrap, insectivorous or carnivorous bog plant (Dionaea muscipula) native to the Carolina savannas and now widely cultivated as a novelty. The leaves, borne in a low rosette, resemble bear traps. ..... Click the link for more information. . sundewAny of about 100 species of annual and perennial flowering carnivorous plants in four genera, notably Drosera, that make up the family Droseraceae (sundew family). Sundews are found throughout tropical and temperate regions. Their leaves are usually in a basal rosette. Both leaf surfaces are generally covered with sticky, gland-tipped hairs and sensitive tentacles that trap insects. After the trapped prey has been digested by enzymes secreted by the tentacles, the leaf reopens, resetting the trap. The best-known sundew is the Venus's-flytrap. See also pitcher plant. sundew [′sən‚dü] (botany) Any plant of the genusDroseraof the family Droseraceae; the genus comprises small, herbaceous, insectivorous plants that grow on all continents, especially Australia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Out along the boardwalk is the best to spot the carnivorous sundew, a tiny plant akin to the Venus fly trap whose stalks are tipped with a sticky glue. For instance, about 30 species of the true-bug genus Setocoris from Australia spend their entire lives on carnivorous sundew plants, which trap and eat insects. The sundew plant's leaves are covered with many sticky __________. |
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