Sulphur-flowered Sundew

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Drosera sulphurea

Sulphur-flowered Sundew, a reference photo
Photo: Em Lamond · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Drosera sulphurea is a species of carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. Sometimes referred to by the common name sulphur-flowered sundew, it is a scrambling perennial tuberous species. It is endemic to Western Australia and is found in coastal areas in sandy loam, often among Cephalotus. D. sulphurea produces small, shield-shaped carnivorous leaves along stems that can be 40–60 cm (16–24 in) high. Yellow flowers bloom in September.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sulphur-flowered Sundew being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Droseraceae
Genus
Drosera
Species
Drosera sulphurea

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