Sundew by shepherdmanswife

Sundew

Drosera, commonly known as the sundews, comprise one of the largest genera of carnivorous plants, with at least 194 species.These members of the family Droseraceae lure, capture, and digest insects using stalked mucilaginous glands covering their leaf surfaces. The insects are used to supplement the poor mineral nutrition of the soil in which they grow. Various species, which vary greatly in size and form, can be found growing natively on every continent except Antarctica. (taken from Wikipedia)

My plants didn't do too well over winter but are recovering and starting to grow new shoots covered in sticky droplets. They unfurl into what you see in this photo.
Really lovely. Great capture.
March 17th, 2015  
Beautiful detail. Great shot.
March 17th, 2015  
What amazing detail! Fav
March 17th, 2015  
Wow, this is really cool! The photo is fabulous! fav
March 17th, 2015  
Fascinating shot and information!
March 17th, 2015  
excellent detail! FAV
March 17th, 2015  
Very Cool!
March 17th, 2015  
Wow crazy, very nice catch, love the alien look and feel. And thank you for the faves and the follow!
March 17th, 2015  
Puts me in mind of "Little Shop Of Horror." Don't think I'll turn my back on you Chantal.
March 17th, 2015  
Oooh.... that looks a bit scary!
March 17th, 2015  
Looks best on black. Thanks for such an interesting explanation
March 17th, 2015  
Gorgeous, love it on black
March 17th, 2015  
Fantastic macro. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
March 17th, 2015  
Beautiful macro capture, fascinating detail. FAV.
March 17th, 2015  
Great shot.
March 17th, 2015  
Wow, what a super shot, well done.
March 17th, 2015  
Cool plant.
March 17th, 2015  
Wonderful detail.
March 17th, 2015  
This is amazing!
March 17th, 2015  
That's really interesting looking. I have never seen one before. Nice shot!
March 17th, 2015  
Wow great shot!
March 17th, 2015  
Great focus.. nice shot..
March 17th, 2015  
What an unusual plant. I like how the light is catching the water droplets.
March 17th, 2015  
wow. so interesting! those textures
March 17th, 2015  
Fascinating and beautiful. Nicely shot.
March 17th, 2015  
lovely shot, I didn't realise there were so many species of it
March 17th, 2015  
Fabulous macro capture
March 17th, 2015  
Great details
March 17th, 2015  
Gorgeous macro shot with amazing lighting and colors. FAV
March 17th, 2015  
That's so cool!
March 17th, 2015  
wow
March 17th, 2015  
Fantastic shot!
March 17th, 2015  
Lovely detail.
March 17th, 2015  
Love the detail and lighting :)
March 17th, 2015  
This is Gorgeous, so sharp!!! FAV
March 17th, 2015  
your macro and nature photography is exceptional
March 17th, 2015  
Great detailed shot
March 17th, 2015  
Amazing facts and great shot :)
March 17th, 2015  
Great macro
March 17th, 2015  
Superb this is exceptional
March 17th, 2015  
@joansmor was that a Stephen king novel? I seem to remember reading that book!
March 17th, 2015  
Wonderful shot! I learn something all the time on this site
March 17th, 2015  
Superb detail.
March 17th, 2015  
@shepherdmanswife It was a musical and a film. Comedy and mayhem together.
March 17th, 2015  
Wow, what details! And love the colours, pretty!
March 17th, 2015  
Great detail!
March 17th, 2015  
Cool shot. Great DOF.
March 17th, 2015  
Meg
very cool and unique
March 17th, 2015  
Great capture and information. How big is this???
March 18th, 2015  
Beautiful focus, the drops are lovely to look at.
March 18th, 2015  
What a cool plant, love the close up detail and lighting. Fav!
March 18th, 2015  
very interesting photo and description
March 18th, 2015  
Wow and fav!
March 18th, 2015  
Wow... instant FAV!
March 18th, 2015  
Just gorgeous!
March 18th, 2015  
Very beautiful! Such detail! Fav!
March 18th, 2015  
This is really pretty!
March 18th, 2015  
Just gorgeous!
March 18th, 2015  
Such wonderful detail
March 18th, 2015  
Beautiful!
March 18th, 2015  
Wow, cool plant and gorgeous shot!
March 18th, 2015  
awesome - great focus
March 18th, 2015  
Oh my, this is devine
March 18th, 2015  
Fantastic! Fav
March 18th, 2015  
Kat
Wow, fabulous shot. Fav. :)
March 18th, 2015  
Pam
Fascinating!!
March 18th, 2015  
Fascinating shot and science lesson. Thanks.
March 18th, 2015  
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