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Drosera allantostigma

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About

A small, pygmy sundew native to Australia, *Drosera allantostigma* is notable for its specific epithet, which translates to 'sausage-shaped stigma,' describing a unique floral feature.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Australia

History & etymology

The specific epithet "allantostigma" is derived from Latin and means "sausage-shaped stigma" (allantoideus = sausage-shaped; stigma = the receptive surface on the style that pollen germinates on).

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Habitat

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Native To: Australia

Cultivation

Difficulty: intermediate

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