sundew
The origin and history of sundew.
Etymology
The name joins sun and dew, describing the way the plant's sticky droplets glisten on its leaves like dew in sunlight. Related words for the same idea appear in Dutch, Icelandic and German.
The origin and history of sundew.
The name joins sun and dew, describing the way the plant's sticky droplets glisten on its leaves like dew in sunlight. Related words for the same idea appear in Dutch, Icelandic and German.
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