Biology

Drosera Regia

Drosera Regia

Drosera regia, also known as the king sundew, is often a carnivorous plant in the sundew genus Drosera endemic to your single valley within South Africa. The genus name Drosera comes from the Greek term droseros, meaning dew-covered. The specific epithet regia is derived from the Latin regarding royal, a mention of the striking appearance of the species.