Drosera peltata is a carnivorous plant within the family
Doroseracea. It is characterized by its long erect stem and the peltate shaped basal and cauline leaves. In Hong Kong, it is quite rare and only found in a few ridges in northeastern New Territories. The plant is perennial but the leaves and stem will wither in the winter and regenerate when the weather becomes warmer. Although the plant is listed some books as wetland plants, the species can endue relatively dry habitats such as shrublands and hill fire maintained habitats. The population I found does not extend down the slope to lower altitudes even though the vegetation is the same. The following photos are taken on in April, flower and fruits were observed. The flowering and fruiting period is outside that stated in
Flora of Hong Kong.
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| cauline leaves with insect |
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| fruit |
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| flowers observed in late afternoon |
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| basal leaves |
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