Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) leaves. The leaves of this carnivorous plant are covered with hairs (trichomes) that secrete a sticky sap that attracts insects. This sap also gives them their dewy appearance. Once an insect is stuck to a leaf,the leaf curls around it and secretes digestive enzymes that liquify the insect. The cape sundew is native to the Cape area of South Africa. Photographed at Kew Gardens,UK | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Sambraus, Daniel |
Taille de l’image : | 5042 px × 3305 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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