sundew

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Noun — An insect-eating plant from the genus Drosera that traps prey using sticky droplets on hairs covering its leaves.

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a sundew plant the leaves of a sundew a carnivorous sundew

This is a plain, everyday name used in gardening and nature writing alike.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a sundew?

It is an insectivorous plant in the genus Drosera that catches insects using sticky droplets on its leaves.

How does a sundew catch insects?

Sticky droplets on hairs at the ends of its leaves trap insects that land on them.

Where do sundews grow?

They grow in boggy ground and are found in many parts of the world.

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