Drosera ordensis facts for kids
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Drosera
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Drosera ordensis is a special type of sundew plant. It grows naturally in Australia. This plant is part of a group of sundews known for their unique features. D. ordensis has wide stems, called petioles, which are covered in shiny, silvery hairs. It usually grows in a flat, circular shape, like a rosette, about 8 cm wide. Some plants have even been found to be 20 cm across!
All About Drosera ordensis
D. ordensis is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years. It grows in clumps of rosettes, which are like flat, circular arrangements of leaves. Each plant has many leaves. Like other sundews, its leaves have a long, hairy stem that holds up a nearly round blade.
The leaf blades are covered with tiny, sticky glands. These glands produce a special, gooey liquid called mucilage. This sticky stuff helps the plant catch small insects and other arthropods. Once an insect is trapped, the plant slowly digests it. This gives the plant important nutrients that it can't get from the soil alone.
During the dry season, Drosera ordensis grows smaller, tougher leaves. These leaves have a thick covering of silvery hairs. These hairs help protect the plant from the dry conditions.
Flowers of Drosera ordensis
Drosera ordensis usually blooms between December and April. Its flowers grow on a crowded stalk. Only one flower opens at a time. Each flower has five petals and can be pink or almost white. They are about 1.5 cm wide.
Where Drosera ordensis Lives
Drosera ordensis grows in sandy soils. You can often find it near sandstone rocks in the very northeast part of Western Australia. This includes areas near Kununurra and Pago. It also grows in the nearby Northern Territory, especially in Keep River National Park. This sundew often grows close to certain types of Sorghum plants.
