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The sundew plant - is one of a handful of carnivorous plants. It's leaves are covered in hairs tipped with drops of sticky fluid. When an insect lands on a leaf it gets stuck. As it struggles to free itself, the leaf starts to curl over, bringing more hairs into contact with the 'food' - trapping it even further.
The drops of fluid digest the insect, and the plant absorbs the nutrients.
There is an excellent article on Wikipedia (see link) with some stunning photogrphs.
What else can I help you with?
What is the height of the smallest sundew?
The English sundew (D. Anglica) can grow from a range of 2-20 cm in height depending on the location.
Why does the sundew plant eat meat?
because there is not enough nutrients in the soil
Why do sundew plants need to eat insects?
because they grow on poor soil
What does the sunduw plant eat?
The Sundew will digest any insect that sticks to its sticky pads.
What does a sundew plant eat other than a fly?
fish, butterflies, ladgbug and more small bugs
Are sundew plants primary consumers and producers?
The sundew is a secondary consumer. It consumes insects which eat plants and other insects.It is also a producer. It makes its own food, trapping insects to get the needed nutrients for photosynthesis.
Does a sundew have animals cells?
no, the sundew is a plant and has plant cells
What diseases hurts the sundew?
Various molds may affect the sundew, but it depends upon the species. A diseased sundew is very rare.
Is sundew an insect?
No. Sundew is a carnivorous plant than eats insects.
What are the name of the plants who eat insects?
Venus fly trap sundew pitcher plant bladder wort shepard's purse
Do sundews eat worms?
Sundews will eat worms if the worms are small enough to be held captive, killed and digested by the secretions from the sticky glandular hairs on the sundew leaf.
Is sundew insectivores?
Yes they take small insects as part of their diet
