Drosera affinis

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Drosera affinis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Droseraceae
Genus: Drosera
Subgenus: Drosera subg. Drosera
Section: Drosera sect. Drosera
Species:
D. affinis
Binomial name
Drosera affinis
Welw. ex Oliv.

Drosera affinis is a carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is native to Southern Africa.

Description

The leaves of Drosera affinis are around 9 cm (3.5 in) long. The plant can form a stem growing up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall.[1]

Distribution

Drosera affinis is found in wet areas on the savannas of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 April 2024.