In 1860, soon after he encountered his first carnivorous plant—the sundew Drosera—on an English heath, the author of Origin of Species wrote, "I care more about Drosera than the origin of all ...

There are at least 194 species in the genus Drosera, commonly known as sundews.These plants — found on every continent except Antarctica — have stalked mucilaginous glands that produce sticky ...

Scientists have uncovered how sundews, Charles Darwin's favorite plant, become more carnivorous in certain habitats. Researchers from Loughborough and Gloucester universities found that they alter ...

A kleptoparasitic bug of the genus Setocoris living on a sticky trap of Drosera cucullate This gallery is from Science In Action — Should we mine the deep sea?

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a tiny slice of life from a bug’s vantage point, now’s your chance. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum hosts “Savage Gardens: The ...

Sundews: These carnivorous plants use their colorful, sticky hairs to capture insects in the wild. Thanks to their compact size, they're ideal for smaller or closed vessels.

we have demonstrated how carnivorous plants can persist in nutrient-poor environments by responding flexibly to local conditions," said Dr Hatcher. "This adaptability might allow sundews to ...