Drosera, often referred to as sundews, ranks among the largest groups of carnivorous plants. These herbaceous plants can be perennial or, less commonly, annual. They typically develop either prostrate or upright rosettes and have the potential to survive for as long as 50 years.

Drosera menziesii subsp. menziesii

Drosera menziesii subsp. thysanosepala

Drosera modesta

Drosera montana

Drosera natalensis

Drosera neesii subsp. neesii

Drosera nidiformis

Drosera nitidula

Drosera nivea

Drosera occidentalis

Drosera omissa Diels

Drosera orbiculata

Drosera ordensis

Drosera oreopodion

Drosera paleacea

Drosera paleacea subsp. trichocaulis

Drosera paradoxa

Drosera parvula

Drosera pauciflora

Drosera peltata

Drosera platypoda

Drosera platystigma

Drosera prolifera

Drosera prostratoscaposa

Drosera pulchella

Drosera pulchella giant

Drosera pycnoblasta

Drosera pygmaea

Drosera radicans

Drosera ramellosa

Drosera regia

Drosera roraimae

Drosera roseana

Drosera rosulata

Drosera rotundifolia is a perennial plant known for its insect-eating capabilities. It features elongated leaves that grow in a basal rosette and are nearly circular, measuring up to 1 cm in diameter. These leaves are adorned with glandular hairs tipped in red, which secrete a sticky substance to capture small insects. The leaf stalks, ranging from 1 to 5 cm in length, extend horizontally and are also hairy. In summer, this species produces small flowers with 5 to 6 petals that can be white or pink, borne on slender, hairless stems that can reach heights of up to 15 cm and rise from the center of the rosette.

Drosera rotundifolia

Drosera salina

Drosera sargentii

Drosera schizandra

Drosera scorpioides

Drosera sewelliae

Drosera slackii is a perennial carnivore characterized by its guitar-shaped leaves, reaching lengths of up to 4 cm, which grow from a short stem. The foliage is primarily green but can take on a reddish tint when exposed to bright light. The leaves are adorned with numerous red, sticky glandular hairs that function to capture and digest insect prey. In spring, this species may produce a single or occasionally double flowering stalk that can rise to 40 cm (16 in) tall, showcasing deep pink, solitary flowers that measure 5-6 cm (2-2½ in) across.

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