Observations in the Family: Droseraceae

English Name: Sundews

Drosera

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By: E. Eifler
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersOverberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
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Location: SchietpadEast 26.08.13
Observed on: 26th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 7th March 2014
Likely ID: Drosera pauciflora
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosera cf hilaris (2)

Drosera cf hilaris
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Location: 20, Yellowwood Dr
Observed on: 6th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th March 2014
Likely ID: Drosera hilaris
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Cape sundew

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in PlantsDullsweather's reputation in Plants
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 1st March 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st March 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: With insect catch. Too small for me to make out what insect.

Cape sundew

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By: Robbert.DukerRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in PlantsRobbert.Duker's reputation in Plants
Location: ZA, N2
Observed on: 19th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 27th February 2014
Likely ID: Drosera capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Carnivorous plant

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By: BrianR
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
Location: R331, Humansdorp
Observed on: 21st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 23rd February 2014
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 4

Drosera aliciae

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By: Paul HPaul H's reputation in PlantsPaul H's reputation in PlantsPaul H's reputation in Plants
Location: 2420, Kloof Rd
Observed on: 15th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th February 2014
Likely ID: Drosera aliciae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

CREW 096

CREW 096
By: KarinHKarinH's reputation in Plants
Location: Fynbos St, Bredasdorp
Observed on: 2nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th February 2014
Likely ID: Sundews (Drosera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosera glabripes

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By: Paul HPaul H's reputation in PlantsPaul H's reputation in PlantsPaul H's reputation in Plants
Location: Unnamed Road, Betty's Bay
Observed on: 15th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 18th February 2014
Likely ID: Drosera glabripes
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Drosera alba

Drosera alba fls
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Op de Berg NR, Maskam
Observed on: 10th September 2009
Added to iSpot: 16th February 2014
Likely ID: Drosera alba
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 4
Description: Bokkeveld Sandstone Fynbos; locally common on seasonally wet rock sheets and moss pads; to 10cm tall

Drosera

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in Plants
Location: Myburgh Ravine track
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Drosera glabripes
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Growing very wet peaty bog. Redness varies in the population depending on how wet their feet are - these ones a little stressed.

Drosera sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, Greyton
Observed on: 14th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Sundews (Drosera)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Unknown Drosera

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By: Luke Bax
Friends of Kenilworth Race Course
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Location: Steenbras Nature Reserve
Observed on: 24th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 31st January 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Sundew

Sundew
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Middagberg valley above Paardejagsriver Kleindrakenstein Mtns
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th January 2014
Likely ID: Drosera trinervia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Oh the glorious spring after a fire!

Sundew

Sundew
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Middagberg valley above Paardejagsriver Kleindrakenstein Mtns
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th January 2014
Likely ID: Drosera capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Oh the glorious spring after a fire!

Hedgehog Sundew

Hedgehog Sundew
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Middagberg plateau Kleindrakenstein Mtns FR584
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th January 2014
Likely ID: Drosera trinervia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Oh the glorious spring after a fire!

Leafy Sundew

Leafy Sundew
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Middagberg plateau Kleindrakenstein Mtns FR584
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Oh the glorious spring after a fire!

Sundew

Sundew
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Middagberg neck Kleindrakenstein Mtns FR639
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Oh the glorious spring after a fire!

Plant

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By: DullsweatherDullsweather's reputation in PlantsDullsweather's reputation in Plants
Location: Dullstroom
Observed on: 31st December 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2

Drosera capensis

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By: KlausWehrlinKlausWehrlin's reputation in PlantsKlausWehrlin's reputation in PlantsKlausWehrlin's reputation in Plants
Location: Greyton Nature Reserve, Hardepeerkloof trail
Observed on: 5th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd December 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Drosera trinervia

drosera table mountain
By: Marie Viljoen
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Wynberg NU (2), Southern Suburbs
Observed on: 5th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 7

Sonnedou

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By: Beneke74Beneke74's reputation in PlantsBeneke74's reputation in PlantsBeneke74's reputation in Plants
Location: Wolfkloof/werf
Observed on: 1st August 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th December 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Drosera aliciae

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By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Robinson Pass in the Outeniqua Mountains
Observed on: 22nd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th November 2013
Likely ID: Drosera aliciae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Plants about 20cm tall, with a rosette of leaves at the base.

Drosera hilaris

Drosera hilaris
By: Gerhard MalanGerhard Malan's reputation in PlantsGerhard Malan's reputation in PlantsGerhard Malan's reputation in Plants
Location: 2, Bosch-En-Dal Rd
Observed on: 13th December 2008
Added to iSpot: 22nd November 2013
Likely ID: Drosera hilaris
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosera capensis

Drosera capensis
By: Gerhard MalanGerhard Malan's reputation in PlantsGerhard Malan's reputation in PlantsGerhard Malan's reputation in Plants
Location: R43, Greater Hermanus
Observed on: 6th December 2011
Added to iSpot: 22nd November 2013
Likely ID: Drosera capensis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosera 2 (Large)

Drosera 2 (Large)
By: Patrick Lane
Cape NatureCedarberg ConservancyCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Heuningvlei
Observed on: 4th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th November 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

The tall happy guy

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in Plants
Location: Solva farm, Elgin
Observed on: 3rd November 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th November 2013
Likely ID: Drosera hilaris
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 3

Sundew

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: R43, Caledon
Observed on: 24th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd November 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: This plant looks like a sundew. Its about 8cm tall. It seems to have branches at the top of the stem, and has several branches forming a circle. The ends are wider and rounded and have long red hairs along the edges. The ends appear to curve backward. Please help. Photo taken in haste on hike and did not have time to examine more closely.

White flower

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By: Wendy
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: R43, Caledon
Observed on: 24th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Drosera trinervia ...

Drosera trinervia
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersEastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Rooiberg Nature Reserve, WC
Observed on: 11th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 31st October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Sprawling Sundew

Drosera hilaris - Sprawling Sundew
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Near Historic Gantouw Pass
Observed on: 27th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4

Drosera cistiflora ...

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By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersEastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Silvermine, TMNP
Observed on: 24th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 4

Shepherd's Crook Sundew

Drosera aliciae
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Kogelberg below Three Sisters
Observed on: 20th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 6

Sprawling Sundew

Drosera hilaris
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Kogelberg below Three Sisters
Observed on: 20th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Drosera

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By: vanrenskvanrensk's reputation in Plantsvanrensk's reputation in Plantsvanrensk's reputation in Plants
Location: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Observed on: 19th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Sundew

Sundew
By: Stevo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Alluvium fynbos fragment, Rawsonville
Observed on: 16th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Drosera trinervia

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in Plants
Location: N7, Cape Farms
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosera trinervia
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Small herb to 12cm

Sundew

Sundew
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Last Man Standing

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in Plants
Location: Kromrivier, Cederberg
Observed on: 4th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 4
Description: Quite late in the season but found this one still in flower - ht. about 10cm. Unusual dark red flower.

Sundew

Sundew
By: tony rebelo
iSpot TeamBotanical Society of South Africa A-teamCape Bird ClubEntomological Society of Southern AfricaFriends of Tokai ParkProtea Atlas ProjectSenior Scout AdventureSouth African National Biodiversity InstituteSouth African National Parks Honorary RangersToyota Enviro Outreach
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Location: Lucerne Akkedisberg
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Drosera trinervia ...

Drosera trinevera 1.1
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersEastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Doringrivier West, in the Outeniqua's
Observed on: 13th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 7

Sprawling Sundew

Drosera
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: Helderberg Dome
Observed on: 18th August 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 13
Description: So tough without a flower! One for the Drosera leaf experts...

Drosera cistiflora dt

Drosera cistiflora dt
By: outramps
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Protea Atlas Project
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Location: Doringrivier west from Zebrafontein in the Outeniquas
Observed on: 14th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Slender perennial to 40 cm.

Sticky job

Drosera
By: Charles Stirton
Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
Plants expert
Location: 2 km S of Pakhuis Pass
Observed on: 6th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th October 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

New species of Drosera (2011)

Drosera sp. nov.
By: Charles Stirton
Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
Plants expert
Location: Between Clanwilliam and Calvinia
Observed on: 6th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd October 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Large mats of Droseras in a seepage area in 5-10 cm deep sand overlying rock sheets. Population of hundreds of plants and 3 times as many as seen in 2011 than in 2012 (see 2012 previous post http://ispot.org.za/node/214440 ) which was a drier year locally.

New species of Drosera (2012)

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By: Charles Stirton
Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
Plants expert
Location: Between Clanwilliam and Calvinia
Observed on: 10th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 1st October 2013
Likely ID: Drosera
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 8

Red sundew

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By: Nikola SchusterNikola Schuster's reputation in PlantsNikola Schuster's reputation in PlantsNikola Schuster's reputation in Plants
Location: Darling Veldblom Reserve
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1

Sundew

Sundew
By: Nikola SchusterNikola Schuster's reputation in PlantsNikola Schuster's reputation in PlantsNikola Schuster's reputation in Plants
Location: Darling Veldblom Reserve
Observed on: 25th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Sundew

Sundew
By: Mo
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)
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Location: COGH Section, TMNP
Observed on: 24th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th September 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Drosera

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By: KlaasLindaSteyn
South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: Table Mountain National Park, SilvermineSection
Observed on: 18th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th September 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Drosera cistiflora

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By: Zoe PoulsenZoe Poulsen is knowledgeable about PlantsZoe Poulsen's earned reputation in PlantsZoe Poulsen's earned reputation in PlantsZoe Poulsen's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Malmesbury, West Coast DC
Observed on: 22nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th September 2013
Likely ID: Drosera cistiflora
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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