Drosera

The carnivorous Drosera takes its name from the Greek word ‘drosos’, meaning dew. A substance that resembles dew adheres to the little hairs on the plant’s leaves. The Drosera uses this to catch mosquitoes, which stick to the leaves. When the mosquito has nowhere else to go, the leaf envelops the entire prey. The plant is found worldwide, including in the Netherlands. It is also
a carnivorous plant that survives in mild winters.