Drosera auriculata

Common Name:

Tall Sundew

Family:

Droseraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Lowan Mallee, ?Victorian Volcanic Plain (CDEHJKMNPRSTUVWXZ) also SA, QLD, NSW
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Dry and damp areas, often among rocks in forested areas ¹

Flower Description:

White or pink ¹

Habit:

Upright perennial herb with tuberous root ²

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species differs from D. peltata subsp. peltata in that it does not have basal rosette leaves and its buds are smooth. Buds of D. peltata subsp. peltata are hairy ^2,1
It differs from other species present at the Prom as the leaves on the stem are crescent shaped ¹

Images:

Links to more images:

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Links to description of this species:

NSW Flora VicFlora

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

¹ Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
² Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.