Honey Trap

A sundew(Drosera indica) with its prey

Sundews like this produce sticky nectar which attracts the insects.
Insects once stuck are doomed. There is no way out!!

The "nectar" loaded with digestive enzymes act on the prey immediately, breaking down the complex material to simpler absorbable compounds. This may take hours. Its a painful death for the insects.

These plants grow in rocky places where the availability of nutrients is less.They are small plants and grow to a height of 30-40 cm. This was just around 8-10 cm.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Great shot, karthik! I find these plants very beautiful. Posted 8 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you.. People have them in home, they are in fact like pets as need to feed them with insects :) Posted 8 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Nice comp and detail in the plant. Love the droplets! A bit of natures wickedness thrown in... have to love that!
Posted 8 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Stephen! Posted 8 years ago

Tarsier

Lion

Great composition Posted 8 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Tarsier! Posted 8 years ago

The Indian Sundew

''Drosera indica'' is an insectivorous plant, a sundew native to tropical countries throughout the world, from Australia and Asia to Africa, but absent from the neotropics. Together with ''D. hartmeyerorum'' it makes up the section ''Arachnopus''.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies

Species identified by karthik_ak