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Droseraceae

Droseraceae

9.9
A family of plants that trap and eat insects, like sundews
  • noun
  • /droʊˈsɛr.iˌeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Many species in the Droseraceae family are known for their unique ability to trap and digest insects.

Examples

  • The Droseraceae include both the sundews and the aquatic waterwheel plant.

  • Sundews are part of the Droseraceae family.

  • Researchers have discovered a new genus within the Droseraceae while exploring Australian wetlands.

  • The Droseraceae family includes fascinating plants.

  • Many species in the Droseraceae family are known for their unique ability to trap and digest insects.

  • The Droseraceae include both the sundews and the aquatic waterwheel plant, which are fascinating for their insect-catching adaptations.

  • Researchers have discovered a new genus within the Droseraceae while studying their ecological roles in wetland habitats.

Synonyms

sundew family
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  • Specialized
8.6

A group of plants with sticky leaves that catch insects

emphasizes leaves adapted to trap insects with anatomical detail

Surface Forms

Droseraceae singular
Droseraceae plural

Etymology

Droseraceae comes from the plant name Drosera, from the Greek droseros meaning 'dewy', and the ending -aceae meaning 'plant family'. Many of these insect-eating plants have sticky, dew-like drops on their leaves that trap insects, so the name helps you remember what they do.