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Round-leaved Sundew

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A red plant with spikes coming out of its end

Round-leaved Sundews

This is a Round-leaved Sundew, which has evolved to capture insects as a way of gaining sustenance in nutrient-poor environments.

The sticky sugary sap on the ends of the ‘leaves’ is used to attract and trap unwary insects, which are then dissolved and absorbed by the plant.

Sundews are restricted to open boggy habitats in the New Forest.