Dew that catches preySourced
Those shining drops are sticky traps
Sundews capture and digest insects with sticky secretions from glands on their leaves. The glistening drops resemble dew, but are mucilage. Insects supplement nutrients scarce in the soil. The name Drosera comes from a Greek word for dew.
The pretty droplets are part of a plant’s feeding system.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10