Drosera cucullata
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About
A striking sundew endemic to Western Australia and the Northern Territory, *Drosera cucullata* is notable for its large, red, and distinctive 'hooded' stamens. It is an annual therophyte that thrives in the region's specific habitats.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
North of Western Australia and the Northern Territory
History & etymology
Described by Allen Lowrie in 2014. The specific epithet 'cucullata' comes from Latin, meaning 'hooded,' referring to the species' large, red stamens.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate