Drosera
Noun: 1. A genus of carnivorous plants: Drosera is the scientific name for the genus commonly known as sundews. These are plants that trap and digest insects using sticky, glandular hairs on their leaves. 2. The type genus of the family Droseraceae: In botanical classification, Drosera is the central, defining genus for the plant family Droseraceae, which includes other carnivorous plants.
Drosera is used almost exclusively as a proper noun in scientific and botanical contexts to refer to the genus. It is not typically used in everyday conversation. - The genus Drosera is found on every continent except Antarctica. - Drosera capensis, the Cape sundew, is a popular species among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
- In botanical nomenclature: The name is always italicized when referring to the genus. When used in a broader sense (e.g., to describe plants of this type), it may not be italicized.
- Drosera species exhibit a fascinating variety of trapping mechanisms.
- Several droseras were discovered in the remote bog.
- Sundew: The common name for plants in the genus .
- Droseraceae: The plant family to which the genus belongs.
- Sundew (common name)
The word Drosera has a single, specific meaning in botany and does not have other common definitions.
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the type genus of Droseraceae including many low bog-inhabiting insectivorous plants
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