Drosera macrantha
Common Name:
Climbing Sundew
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions except Murray Mallee, Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields (BCDEHJKMNPRSTWXZ) also WA, SA, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Heathlands and heathy woodlands
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Flower Description:
White, sometimes pink or red
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Habit:
Occasionally climbing perennial herb with tuberous rootstock
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Leaves are circular in outline and in groups of 3 (or 4) on the stem
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.