Drosera

Biological Overview

Habitat
Wetlands, bogs, swamps, and marshes

Diet
Insects; small arthropods

Role in Ecosystem
Carnivorous plant; thrive with acidic and waterproof soil

Behavior
Move by curling their sticky tentacle; active trapping behavior

Human Impact

Humans impact sundews by deforestation and urban expansion. The sundew is impacted by having less area to live in because humans are taking over the land area for their homes. Imagine being in your home, and in a matter of minutes, it gets torn down just for more buildings to be made. This is a harsh reality for the sundew plant. Their home is getting destroyed just to rebuild for the rapid population growth. In summary, the sundew plant is being greatly affected by the destruction of bog/their home.

Creative Exploration

I am nature’s glue, bringing doom to any insect that comes. I am dangerous for mainly food. I prey with my sticky dew, with green and red leaves. I live in a place that is wet and gloomy, with fresh water surrounding my home. When spring time rolls around, white and pink flowers bloom. With my death traps of doom, I catch my food disguised as a flower that grows and hunts for more. I may not be the tallest, but don’t be deceived. Touch me again and you’ll never leave.

Maya Belmen, Shea Greenzweig

Book 7