Sundew Plant
May 9th, 2010 by Karthik
The Sundew plant is aptly called `Krimibandha’ (krimi=insect; bandha=tie down) in many Indian languages. Most of the sundew plants have bright red leaves.These leaves attract prey – usually insects like ants, mosquitoes, bugs, etc. The leaves have hair-like tentacles that are tipped with a very sticky, viscous fluid in the form of tiny drops resembling dew which is an added attraction. This gives them their common name and they are sometimes also referred to as `adhesive traps’.
This liquid holds the insects once they have landed on the plant.
As the insect struggles to escape, the leaf bends inwards causing more of the tentacles armed with ’dew drops’ come in contact with the prey. The prey so immobilised eventually dies. This done, the insect (except its outer shell) is digested and absorbed by the plant. There are several species of Sundew found distributed across the world, with India having its own share. In fact, they also occur on the outskirts of Bangalore where this one was photographed!
the second pic is amazing..where was this photographed ?
Knew definitely that u would come with something amazing but Drosera…had no clue.Wondering how and where u shot these.Loved the info and the pics…thank you.
I had always assumed insect eating plants to be some exotic species in faraway lands. Never knew they are around here!
the second pic was really Awesome
Unique observation as usual & very informative, dint knew we have these plants in bangalore.
Nice pictures too. Thankyou..
Thanks folks. These pics were taken on the outskirts of Bangalore as mentioned, to be precise at Bannerghatta.
Fantastic pics, Karthik! And very informative post, as always! Thank you!
Always thought such plants existed only in evergreen rain forests. Great to know they can be found around us, if we look. Very informative!
Lovely post and great pics as usual! I’ve never seen one of these plants in action…hope to do that some day soon…
Lovely pictures. Have only seen illustrations of these and the pitcher plant in Botany books.
Which species of Sundew is it?
Hello Ashwin !
This is Drosera burmannii.
Best wishes.
Wow! I never thought you could find these in Bangalore too…great info!
Kartik the post on sundew plant is excellent .. Never thought you could get something like this close to Bangalore… Great shots…
Hello Karthikeyan
Hope you remember me. Picture is Awesome.
Cheers
Sudarshan